A Columbia graduate facing deportation over his pro-Palestinian activism on campus has outlined the “irreparable harm” caused by his continued detention as a federal judge weighs his release

N.J. Federal Judge Michael Farbiarz said Khalil could not be held and kicked out of the country based on Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s determination that his political beliefs advocating for

Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia graduate, faces deportation due to his pro-Palestinian activism. His detention has caused personal and career harm, missing his child's birth and losing a job offer. A federal judge questions the constitutionality of deporting Khalil for his beliefs.

Mahmoud Khalil’s hopes of being freed on bond as he continues fighting the Trump administration’s efforts to deport him were dashed Friday, despite a judge saying the government could no longer hold Khalil on the premise that his presence in the country is against the national interest.