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Federal judge rules case of Mahmoud Khalil

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Khalil is suing the federal government, arguing that it violated his constitutional rights, including free speech and due process, when it detained and attempted to deport him.
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Khalil’s wife Noor Abdalla, an American citizen who is eight months pregnant, called the decision an “important step towards securing Mahmoud’s freedom,” adding that “there is still a lot more to be ...

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