On May 28, 2026, a federal appeals court judge allowed pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil to remain free while he petitions the Supreme Court regarding his case against the Trump administration. Judge Thomas Hardiman, of the 3rd Circuit and appointed by former President George W. Bush, upheld the circuit court's previous ruling that Khalil's case must proceed.
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Court permits Mahmoud Khalil to remain free during Supreme Court petition
A federal appeals court has granted pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil the ability to remain free as he appeals to the Supreme Court against the Trump administration. Judge Thomas Hardiman of the 3rd Circuit made the ruling on May 28, 2026.
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