Palestinian activist Khalil Mahmoud can fight wrongful detention case in federal court, judge rules

Columbia graduate and pro-Palestine activist Mahmoud Khalil can argue in federal court that he was detained and targeted for deportation because of his political views, a judge ruled Tuesday, in what his legal team called an important step in establishing his freedom. Khalil, a Syrian-born green card holder, has been in ICE custody in Louisiana since shortly after his March 8 arrest at his New York apartment building. His case has become a high-profile example of a broader crackdown by President Donald Trump's administration on foreign students who are perceived...