Mahmoud Khalil challenges judge's order that he be deported to Syria or Algeria

Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil's legal team is challenging a deportation order, arguing it is retaliation by the US government for his activism against the war in Gaza. An immigration judge ordered the permanent legal resident to be deported to either Algeria or Syria over claims he omitted information on his green card application. Khalil's lawyers assert these charges are baseless, fabricated to silence his free speech, and represent a violation of due process. A prior federal court ruling remains in effect, prohibiting his deportation or detention while his civil case is ongoing.