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Khalil v. Joyce

No. 2:25-cv-01963 District · Active Active
Court
Federal Court
njd
Judge
Michael E. Farbiarz 46
Filed
Mar 19, 2025
Judge (CL)
Michael E. Farbiarz 46
Filed (CL)
Mar 19, 2025
CL Status
active

Case Overview

Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestinian activist at Columbia University, filed a petition for writ of habeas corpus following the revocation of his lawful permanent resident status and detention by ICE.


The Application

History

Khalil, a pro-Palestinian activist and permanent resident at Columbia University, challenged the revocation of his status and ICE detention through habeas corpus petition, raising questions about whether the revocation satisfied statutory requirements and whether his detention pending deportation was lawful.

The Conclusion

The case remains active in the U.S. District Court for New Jersey with Judge Michael E. Farbiarz, with the disposition of Khalil's habeas petition and underlying immigration proceedings still pending.

Federal Court TMR-ad4d7503 Deportation of Mahmoud Khalil May 18, 2026

Case Analysis

Overview

Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestinian activist at Columbia University, filed a petition for writ of habeas corpus following the revocation of his lawful permanent resident status and detention by ICE.

Issue

Whether the revocation of Mahmoud Khalil's lawful permanent resident status and his subsequent detention by ICE were conducted in accordance with applicable immigration law and constitutional due process protections.

Rule

Permanent residents have constitutional due process rights and may petition for habeas corpus review of immigration determinations. LPR status may be revoked only through deportation proceedings with proper notice and opportunity to be heard, and must be based on grounds specified in the Immigration and Nationality Act.

Analysis

Khalil, a pro-Palestinian activist and permanent resident at Columbia University, challenged the revocation of his status and ICE detention through habeas corpus petition, raising questions about whether the revocation satisfied statutory requirements and whether his detention pending deportation was lawful.

Conclusion

The case remains active in the U.S. District Court for New Jersey with Judge Michael E. Farbiarz, with the disposition of Khalil's habeas petition and underlying immigration proceedings still pending.

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