Appeals court rejects Mahmoud Khalil's request for rehearing in detention case
A federal appeals court has denied Mahmoud Khalil's request for a rehearing regarding his detention case, which prevents him from challenging his detention in federal court. Khalil, a pro-Palestinian activist, must now pursue his claims through the immigration appeals process. The decision has raised concerns among dissenting judges about the implications for civil liberties of noncitizens.
- ▪The appeals court ruling blocks Khalil from challenging his detention while his immigration case is ongoing.
- ▪Khalil was detained based on a determination that his speech could compromise U.S. foreign policy interests.
- ▪The American Civil Liberties Union plans to seek Supreme Court review of the appeals court decision.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onAppeals court rejects Mahmoud Khalil's request for rehearing in detention caseKhalil can't challenge his detention in federal court amid his immigration case.ByLaura RomeroMay 22, 2026, 4:09 PM3:51Pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil poses for a portrait during an interview, July 3, 2025, in New York City.Yuki Iwamura/APA federal appeals court on Friday denied Columbia University pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil's request for a full-court rehearing, leaving in place a ruling that blocks him from challenging his detention in federal district court while his immigration case proceeds.The…
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