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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

Johnson & Johnson Faces Major Setback in Talc Bankruptcy Battle Amid Rising Legal Scrutiny

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In Trenton, New Jersey, Johnson & Johnson has faced a significant setback in its ongoing litigation related to talc products. A recent bankruptcy court ruling dismissed the company’s request to shield itself from talc-related lawsuits, marking a notable turn in the protracted legal struggles over allegations that its talc-based powders may cause cancer. The ruling comes after Johnson & Johnson proposed a controversial bankruptcy plan aimed at resolving thousands of claims regarding health issues stemming from its talc products. The company sought to establish a subsidiary to handle the claims, allowing it to limit its … Read more

Lawyer Claims Unlawful Detention Under Terrorism Act Amid Legal Battle Over Client Confidentiality

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Holyhead, Wales — A lawyer known for representing Hamas has filed a legal challenge against the home secretary and the chief constable of North Wales police, claiming he faced unlawful detention under the Terrorism Act. Fahad Ansari, who was questioned and had his mobile phone seized by police upon returning from a family vacation in Ireland, alleges that his detention was unjustified and that the authorities were improperly targeting him due to his legal work. On August 6, Ansari was stopped by officers at the port of Holyhead, where he was returning with his wife … Read more