Judge Denies Trump's Bid to Dismiss Khalil Lawsuit, Moves Case to New Jersey

A federal judge has denied the Trump administration's request to dismiss the case of Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University student and pro-Palestinian activist detained by immigration authorities. Judge Jesse Furman ruled that the case should be transferred to New Jersey, where Khalil was being held, rather than dismissed or moved to a more conservative court in Louisiana. Khalil's legal team argues that his detention is retaliatory and violates his constitutional rights due to his political speech. His ongoing detention has raised concerns about the administration's treatment of political dissidents, particularly those opposing U.S. support for Israel. The judge emphasized the need for careful judicial review in cases where there are claims of arbitrary government action. Khalil's case continues as he remains in deportation proceedings while his lawyers pursue legal challenges.