Palestinian

Federal Judge Denies Release for Palestinian Activist Mahmoud Khalil, Citing Legal Maneuvering Amid Family Separation

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NEW YORK — A federal judge has ruled against Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, declining to release him from immigration detention despite previously questioning the legality of his impending deportation. U.S. District Judge Michael Farbiarz stated that Khalil has not yet sufficiently demonstrated that his detention is unlawful. Khalil, a former student at Columbia University, has been in custody since March. The judge’s earlier consideration indicated that the government’s attempt to remove him from the United States on foreign policy grounds might violate constitutional protections. However, the federal government later submitted documents asserting it could continue … Read more

Court Blocks Deportation of Palestinian Activist Mahmoud Khalil, Citing Free Speech Violations in Face of Trump Administration’s Policies

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Newark, New Jersey — A U.S. District Court has ordered a temporary halt to the deportation of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist and graduate student at Columbia University. This ruling, issued by Judge Michael Farbiarz, comes amid concerns over Khalil’s treatment following his vocal opposition to U.S. foreign policy in Gaza and his participation in pro-Palestinian demonstrations. Judge Farbiarz’s preliminary injunction, announced on Wednesday, prohibits government authorities from detaining or deporting Khalil based on claims that his actions jeopardize U.S. foreign policy interests. This decision targets assertions made by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who … Read more

Advocates Call for Freedom of Palestinian Activist Detained by ICE

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Lawyers in New York are calling for the immediate release of a Palestinian protester detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The individual, identified as 22-year-old Sadaf David, had participated in a demonstration against the Israeli government. Attorneys argue that his detention is a violation of his rights and is politically motivated. David, a student at Hunter College, was arrested last week following a peaceful protest outside the Israeli consulate in Manhattan. Participants gathered to voice their opposition to Israel’s actions in Gaza and advocate for Palestinian rights. His lawyers contend that the charges … Read more

Report Unveils Systematic Targeting and Detention of Palestinian Medical Workers by Israeli Forces Amid Gaza Conflict

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LONDON, U.K. — Human rights organizations have alleged that the Israeli military is deliberately targeting Gaza’s health care system amid ongoing conflict, resulting in widespread detentions and damage to medical facilities that have left the sector in crisis. According to Healthcare Workers Watch, a Palestinian advocacy group, as of February, Israeli forces have detained 162 medical staff, including 20 doctors and several of Gaza’s top health specialists. The group’s reports highlight the removal of these workers from their hospital positions, worsening a health crisis exacerbated by recent military actions. Some 24 of these workers remain … Read more