In a written decision Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Michael Farbiarz in Newark said jurisdiction over the case should remain in New Jersey since Khalil was being held there at the time his lawyer's ...

The case against pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil will remain in New Jersey after a judge denied a government motion ...

Khalil’s attorneys challenged the argument, telling the court the government’s ongoing efforts to challenge its jurisdiction are part of their legal strategy to delay the case. In arguments ...

The Justice Department had moved to dismiss a petition that claims Khalil's detention violates his constitutional rights.

“Everyone knows about this case and is wondering if they ... a federal court in New Jersey was the proper jurisdiction for the lawsuit. Khalil served as a negotiator for pro-Palestinian ...

Mahmoud Khalil, a leader of the encampment protests at Columbia University last spring, was detained on March 8 at his student apartment building.

Keeping deportation cases in Louisiana is a tactical move for the administration: It is home to many Trump-appointed district ...

Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil's case will remain in New Jersey after a federal judge Tuesday rejected the Trump administration's bid to transfer it to Louisiana, where Khalil is being held.

“For jurisdictional certainty, the case belongs in Louisiana. That is our bottom line.” Khalil’s attorneys challenged the argument, telling the court the government’s ongoing efforts to challenge its ...

“Everyone knows about this case and is wondering if they ... a federal court in New Jersey was the proper jurisdiction for the lawsuit. Khalil served as a negotiator for pro-Palestinian ...