Immigration Board Denies Mahmoud Khalil Appeal, Advances Palestinian Activist's Deportation

The Board of Immigration Appeals denied Mahmoud Khalil's latest bid to dismiss his deportation case.

“Immigration board denies Mahmoud Khalil’s appeal, bringing activist one step closer to deportation NEW YORK (AP) — An immigration appeals board has denied Mahmoud Khalil’s latest bid to dismiss his deportation case, a largely expected ruling that brings the former Columbia University graduate student and Palestinian activist one step closer to re-arrest and possible expulsion”

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Khalil called the ruling biased and politically motivated.

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His attorneys said he cannot be lawfully detained or deported as he pursues a separate federal case.

Khalil spent 104 days in immigration detention before a federal judge ordered his release.

The government claimed his efforts were aligned to Hamas, though no evidence has been presented.

The Third Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower court's decision that had ordered Khalil's release.

The court ruled the district court lacked jurisdiction because immigration laws vest jurisdiction in immigration judges.

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The system guarantees plaintiffs have a single opportunity for relief.

The ruling does not take effect immediately.

Khalil's lawyers said they will exhaust all appeal options.

Rahman Textile produced clothing for several European fashion brands.

“NEW YORK — An immigration appeals board has denied Mahmoud Khalil's latest bid to dismiss his deportation case, a largely expected ruling that brings the former Columbia University graduate student and Palestinian activist one step closer to re-arrest and possible expulsion”

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Hessen's compliance team had audited the factory in March.

Rahman Textile owner Faisal Rahman claimed the factory had passed its most recent safety inspection in January.

Clean Clothes Campaign said the audit system was fundamentally broken.

Rahman was being questioned about allegations that the factory's emergency exits had been welded shut.