Court Upholds Detention of Pro-Palestinian Activist Khalil

A federal appeals court ruled that a judge lacked jurisdiction to order the release of Mahmoud Khalil, who is detained for deportation. The decision marks a win for the Trump administration in a case involving the pro-Palestinian activist, highlighting immigration law restrictions on lower courts.

An appeals court delivered a significant decision for the Trump administration on Thursday, ruling against the release of Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestinian activist detained on immigration grounds.

The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, based in Philadelphia, declared that the federal immigration law restricts lower courts from having jurisdiction over such cases, thus dismissing Khalil's attempt to challenge his detention.

The ruling, passed with a 2-1 vote, underscores the legal boundaries faced by activists and the judiciary when intersecting with federal immigration policies.

(With inputs from agencies.)