Judge paves way for Mahmoud Khalil’s release – Mondoweiss

A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration cannot detain or deport Palestinian student activist Mahmoud Khalil based on Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s determination.

New Jersey District Judge Michael E. Farbiarz’s preliminary injunction came in response to Khalil’s habeas corpus petition. The injunction is stayed until Friday morning, allowing the government’s lawyers time to appeal.

In addition to granting the request, the court ruled that it was…