Trump Admin Seeks Deportation of Activist Khalil | JQJO

The Trump administration seeks to deport Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate student and lawful permanent resident, based primarily on a two-page letter from Secretary of State Marco Rubio alleging antisemitic activities and potential foreign policy risks. Khalil's lawyers argue this is an attempt to silence him, citing his support for Palestinians. An immigration judge will decide Khalil's fate on Friday, while his lawyers challenge his detention in federal court. The case tests the limits of deporting non-citizen protesters based on political beliefs.

A powerful coalition of federal legislators, executive branch officials, and multinational technology corporations has coalesced around a strategy of "federal preemption," seeking to strip state governments of their authority over generative AI. The coalition argues that the legal frameworks governing these technologies are in a state of flux as generative AI affects every sector of the economy, from healthcare diagnostics to creative industries. The push aims to centralize regulation at the federal level, limiting state‑level oversight of AI development and deployment.