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Judge Grants Emotional Reunion for Detained Activist and Newborn Son Amid Controversy Over Family Separation

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NEW YORK — Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil met his one-month-old son for the first time on Thursday after a federal judge intervened in a case that has sparked controversy over family separation and political motivations behind detentions. Khalil has been held in a Louisiana jail since March 8, marking him as the first individual arrested under the Trump administration’s aggressive stance against protests related to the conflict in Gaza. Khalil, a legal permanent resident and a Columbia University alum, faced challenges in seeking permission to attend his son’s birth. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement initially … Read more

U.S. Judge Halts Trump Administration’s Education Department Overhaul, Preserving Key Protections

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A federal judge in Washington, D.C., has intervened to block a major initiative by the Trump administration aimed at fundamentally restructuring the U.S. Department of Education. This decision is expected to have significant ramifications for educational policy nationwide, particularly for those advocating for expanded access to education. The ruling came after a coalition of states and various educational groups filed a lawsuit challenging the administration’s proposed cuts and shifts in funding. The plaintiffs argued that the changes would disproportionately affect low-income students and undermine long-standing educational programs. They maintained that the plan would violate federal … Read more

Judicial Critique: Another Judge Takes Aim at Habba’s Legal Tactics

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A New Jersey judge has once again criticized attorney Alina Habba for her courtroom conduct, marking another chapter in the ongoing legal challenges involving former President Donald Trump. The latest rebuke occurred during a hearing tied to Trump’s civil fraud case, where Habba represents the former president. Judge Arthur Engoron expressed frustration with Habba’s lack of thorough preparation and her tendency to push aggressive arguments that some have deemed tangential to the case at hand. This incident is part of a series of judicial admonishments directed at Habba, highlighting concerns over her approach in various … Read more

Federal Judge Orders Release of Turkish Student Detained by ICE Amid Visa Dispute

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A federal judge in Minneapolis has ordered the immediate release of a Turkish graduate student from the University of Minnesota, who was detained after his visa was unexpectedly revoked. Doğukan Günaydın, arrested at his off-campus home on March 27, has been held at the Sherburne County Jail since that time. Judge Jeffrey Bryan determined that Günaydın’s ongoing detention infringes on his Fifth Amendment right to due process. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security contended that his student visa was revoked due to a DWI conviction earlier this year. Prosecutors had argued for his continued detention, … Read more