Khalil remains detained in Louisiana after court hearing

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Mahmoud Khalil remains detained in Louisiana after a federal court hearing did not result in major decisions regarding his case. The judge granted his lawyers more access to him but has yet to rule on their request to move him back to New York. Khalil, a Columbia University graduate student and green card holder, was arrested by federal immigration agents. His lawyers argue that his arrest violates his First Amendment rights and due process, claiming there was confusion over his immigration status. The Trump administration has indicated that more arrests of student activists may occur. Khalil's case has drawn criticism from civil rights groups, while some far-right figures have questioned the legality of his arrest.


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