Release of Mahmoud Khalil After Protests and Court Decisions

• Activists' lawyers have approached the court to secure his release from immigration detention.
• Khalil's situation has garnered support from celebrities who highlighted his letter to his son.
• The judge pointed out the harm caused by prolonged detention, yet the government plans to appeal the decision.

This was reported by Associated Press, The Guardian.

Lawyers' Appeal to the Court

Mahmoud Khalil's lawyers, the activist from Columbia University, have appealed to the federal court for his release from immigration detention. They argue that the Trump administration missed the deadline for filing an appeal set by the judge.

Court Decision and Reaction

Judge Michael Farbiarz from New Jersey has given the government until 1:30 p.m. on Friday to officially respond to the request for Khalil's release. The lawyers note that the government has not provided any grounds for continuing Khalil's detention, other than those already rejected by the court.

Khalil's Situation

Mahmoud Khalil, a legal resident of the U.S., was detained on March 8 for participating in pro-Palestinian demonstrations. He was not among those arrested at the protests, but his active involvement drew criticism. The Trump administration claims that his presence could harm U.S. foreign policy.

Support from Celebrities

As part of the campaign for Khalil's release, a group of well-known parents, including actors Mark Ruffalo and Mahershala Ali, read Khalil's letter to his newborn son. The letter, written during his detention, draws attention to his situation and calls for his release.

Next Steps

Judge Farbiarz had previously acknowledged that Khalil's prolonged detention causes him irreparable harm and that his statements may be protected. However, the Trump administration plans to appeal this decision.

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