Big relief for Mahmoud Khalil, US judge orders release of ex-Columbia student held over Gaza protests
- Posted on June 20, 2025
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Big relief for Mahmoud Khalil, US judge orders release of ex-Columbia student held over Gaza protests

A US federal judge has ordered the immediate release of Mahmoud Khalil from immigration detention, delivering a major legal win for civil rights advocates. Khalil, a Columbia University graduate and prominent voice in pro-Palestinian protests against Israel’s war on Gaza, was arrested earlier this year.