US immigration judge orders deportation of pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil to Algeria or Syria. Judge Jamee Comans cited Khalil's alleged omission of information on a green card application. Khalil, a permanent US resident, was a prominent figure in 2024 Gaza war protests at Columbia University. His lawyers will appeal, citing existing federal court orders preventing deportation. Khalil, who was detained for three months, claims the deportation attempt is retaliation for his activism and free speech. He's filed a $20 million lawsuit alleging false imprisonment.

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