Appeals court temporarily blocks re-detention of Mahmoud Khalil
A federal appeals court has temporarily blocked the re-detention of Mahmoud Khalil, a 31-year-old activist and US green card holder. This decision allows Khalil's legal team to prepare a petition for the US Supreme Court regarding his case. Khalil's situation has sparked significant debate over free speech and immigration policies in the United States.
- ▪The appeals court's ruling provides Khalil with a temporary reprieve from re-detention.
- ▪Khalil was previously detained for 104 days at an ICE detention center in Louisiana.
- ▪His case has become a focal point for discussions on free speech and pro-Palestinian activism in the US.
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Mahmoud Khalil poses for a portrait at his apartment in Brooklyn, New York. Photograph: Ahmed Gaber/The GuardianView image in fullscreenMahmoud Khalil poses for a portrait at his apartment in Brooklyn, New York. Photograph: Ahmed Gaber/The GuardianMahmoud KhalilAppeals court temporarily blocks re-detention of Mahmoud Khalil Decision gives Khalil, 31, temporary reprieve as his legal team prepares to petition his case to the supreme courtMaya YangTue 26 May 2026 18.50 EDTLast modified on Tue 26 May 2026 18.51 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA federal appeals court has temporarily blocked the re-detention of Mahmoud Khalil as his legal team prepares to petition his case with the US supreme court.The decision on Tuesday from the third circuit court of appeals gives the 31-year-old…
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