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Activist Mahmoud Khalil Ordered Deported Amid Allegations of Immigration Misconduct in Controversial Case

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A Louisiana immigration judge has mandated the deportation of former Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil to either Syria or Algeria, citing his alleged failure to fully disclose necessary information on his green card application. This ruling, unveiled in federal court documents by Khalil’s legal team on Wednesday, marks a significant turn in Khalil’s ongoing legal battles. Judge Jamee Comans stated that Khalil was aware that failing to disclose his affiliations could lead to further scrutiny and potential denial of his application for conditional permanent residency. She asserted that Khalil’s omissions were intentional, declaring that they … Read more

Jury Acquits ICE Protester of Assault Charges in Landmark LA Case

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Los Angeles, CA — A jury acquitted Brayan Ramos-Brito of assaulting a federal agent during a demonstration in Los Angeles County, marking a significant outcome in a series of similar cases. The verdict came after a two-day trial that scrutinized the events surrounding a protest against immigration enforcement. Ramos-Brito was charged with assault stemming from a June protest outside the Homeland Security Investigations building in Paramount. Initially facing a felony accusation, federal authorities later downgraded the charge to misdemeanor assault. During the trial, U.S. Border Patrol Sector Chief Gregory Bovino testified to witnessing Ramos-Brito deliver … Read more

Appeals Court Upholds $83.3 Million Defamation Award Against Trump in E. Jean Carroll Case

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NEW YORK — A federal appeals court on Monday affirmed a jury’s decision that mandates former President Donald Trump to pay $83.3 million to E. Jean Carroll, who accused him of sexual assault. The court’s ruling comes after a civil jury found Trump liable for defamation due to his repeated derogatory social media posts and public statements regarding Carroll. The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed Trump’s appeal against the jury’s award, deeming the damages imposed as both fair and appropriate. The three-judge panel emphasized the severity of Trump’s actions, stating that the “degree … Read more