Judge Pressures Trump Administration for Khalil's Deportation Evidence

An immigration judge has urgently demanded that the Department of Homeland Security present proof to support Mahmoud Khalil's deportation. The court has given Khalil's legal team just over a day to receive this evidence.

Last month, ICE agents apprehended Khalil, a lawful permanent resident with a green card, from his residence at Columbia University in New York.

Background on Khalil's Arrest

In March, when Khalil was advocating for university protests, he was taken into custody and transferred first to an ICE facility in New Jersey, then to a detention center in Louisiana, his legal representatives explained.

Legal Proceedings Update

During a legal session in Jena, Louisiana, earlier this week, Judge Jamee Comans scheduled another hearing for this Friday. This allows Khalil's defense team to examine the government's evidence and craft an appropriate reply.

The judge will then determine Khalil's legal fate, deciding either on his deportation or release.

In a poignant detail, Khalil's wife participated in the hearing via video link. Khalil's lawyer, Marc Van Der Hout, noted that she is due to give birth shortly, within the upcoming weeks.