This month, US District Judge Michael Farbiarz in New Jersey ruled that the government could not detain or deport Mr Khalil based on Mr Rubio's determination, finding the Trump administration was violating Mr Khalil's constitutional right to free speech. On Friday, he ordered the Trump administration to release Mr Khalil on bail while he continues to fight the government's deportation efforts and his lawsuit accusing the government of wrongful detention. A spokesperson for Mr Trump said in a statement after the ruling that Mr Khalil should be deported for "conduct detrimental to American foreign policy interests" and for omitting or incorrectly describing his employment history on his application form to become a permanent resident.
Author: ABC News
Published at: 2025-06-21 21:51:40
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