Khalil was released on june 20, 2025, after a court found the government’s case relied on unverified tabloid reports As a graduate student at columbia, khalil was among the leaders of students who protested israel's war in gaza in 2024 Lawyers for khalil said they plan to keep fighting and will seek a waiver
A federal judge in new jersey has temporarily barred his deportation. A federal judge ruled the government could no longer detain. Khalil, a green card holder who is married to an american citizen, has been held in a louisiana detention facility since he was arrested by ice agents in new york city in march.
