3rd Circuit in spotlight: Khalil case lawyer recusal call and DHS’s deportation stance send a chill to activism; a reminder of borders vs. due process.
Khalil, a pro-Palestinian activist facing deportation, requests a federal judge to recuse himself due to potential conflicts of interest linked to his previous work at the Justice Department. The case highlights ongoing legal battles over immigration and political activism.
The Third Circuit has declined to rehear Mahmoud Khalil's challenge to his detention and potential deportation, leaving open a path for a Supreme Court review as Khalil pursues First Amendment and due process claims amid a high-profile pro-Palestinian campus case.
The Third Circuit has stayed its ruling to allow Khalil’s case to proceed to the Supreme Court while he appeals. Khalil, a lawful permanent resident, has challenged his detention and deportation linked to pro-Palestinian activism. Separate immigration court proceedings continue, with an appeal to the 5th Circuit also looming.