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Immigration Judge Orders Controversial Deportation of Palestinian Activist Mahmoud Khalil Amid Appeals Battle

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A Louisiana immigration judge has ordered the deportation of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist and legal permanent resident of the United States, to either Syria or Algeria. This decision, made by Judge Jamee Comans, was revealed in court filings submitted on Wednesday. Khalil’s deportation stems from allegations that he failed to provide complete information on his green card application. Khalil’s legal team has indicated plans to appeal the ruling. However, they cautioned that the appeal process is likely to be expedient and challenging, with limited chances for success. According to their letter to federal Judge … Read more

Pro-Palestinian Activist Faces Deportation Amid Legal Battle Over U.S. Residency Status

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An immigration judge in New Orleans has ordered the deportation of Mahmoud Khalil, a legal permanent resident and pro-Palestinian activist, to either Syria or Algeria. This ruling, made public in court documents, cites allegations that Khalil failed to disclose critical information on his green card application. Khalil’s legal team has announced plans to appeal the ruling but cautioned that the process could move quickly and may not yield favorable outcomes. They emphasized that an earlier ruling from a federal judge in New Jersey is currently preventing Khalil’s removal while the courts review his habeas corpus … Read more

Professional Ethics at Stake: Hong Kong Disbars Activist Lawyer Kevin Yam for Controversial Sanctions Call

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Hong Kong—The Law Society of Hong Kong has clarified that its decision to disallow Kevin Yam, an Australia-based lawyer and prominent activist, from practicing law in the city was not influenced by his political views. Instead, the society emphasized that the ruling stemmed from professional misconduct findings made by the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal. On Monday, the Law Society defended its stance following the tribunal’s determination that Yam’s actions constituted “grave and serious” misconduct. Charges against him arose after he called on the United States to impose sanctions on judges and prosecutors involved in politically sensitive … Read more

From Barrister to Activist: Tim Crosland Defies Terrorism Charges in Support of Palestine Action

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London, England – Tim Crosland, previously a government lawyer, became the focus of media attention last month after his arrest under the Terrorism Act while expressing solidarity with Palestine Action. Video footage captured the 55-year-old smiling while being taken into a police van, remarking about democratic values. His arrest was part of a larger event in which 27 individuals were detained at the Gandhi statue in Parliament Square for allegedly supporting the proscribed organization. Now, just weeks later, Crosland is expected to play a pivotal role in another protest scheduled for Saturday, where hundreds are … Read more