Court hearing scheduled for detained Palestinian activist Khalil
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Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist, is set to appear in court on Wednesday as his attorneys seek his release from an ICE facility in Louisiana. Khalil was detained over his involvement in protests against the Israel-Hamas war. His green card was revoked under the Trump administration, but a federal judge has temporarily blocked his deportation. Khalil's lawyers argue that his detention is unconstitutional and retaliatory for his speech and advocacy. The Trump administration plans to challenge the court's jurisdiction over Khalil's case. They have not yet filed a motion, and it remains unclear if any criminal charges will be brought against him.