Court Reverses Release
A federal appeals court last week overturned a lower court order that had secured Mahmoud Khalil’s release from immigration custody. The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 2 to 1 to send the case back the other way. That means Khalil, who has been fighting deportation for months, is likely to be taken back into custody while the government moves forward with removal proceedings. If you like courtroom drama, this one had a tidy little twist that will matter a lot to the people running immigration enforcement.
DHS Confirms Rearrest And Deportation Plan
Tricia McLaughlin, the Department of Homeland Security assistant secretary for public affairs, told NewsNation the expectation is that Khalil will be re-detained and deported to Algeria. DHS framed the decision as a reminder for green card holders and visa holders that residency is a privilege and that breaking the law or supporting violent groups can cost you your place in this country. That is a straightforward message from a government focused on restoring order around campus protests and foreign influence.
Allegations Against Khalil
The administration says Khalil helped organize pro-Palestinian riots at Columbia University, provided false information on his permanent residency application, and has ties to groups the U.S. designates as terrorist organizations. Khalil has described himself publicly as a freedom fighter and has been a visible leader at campus demonstrations. Those public statements and his role in large protests are now central to the government’s case for removal.
Legal Fight And Counterclaims
Khalil has not gone quietly. He sued and claimed constitutional protections apply, and he also filed a $20 million claim against the government for false imprisonment and malicious prosecution. The appeals court decision is a setback for his defense and a win for the administration, but it is not necessarily the end of legal options. Expect more filings and more courtroom back and forth before the last page is turned.
What This Means For Noncitizens
Beyond one man’s case, officials say the ruling sends a message to noncitizens living in the United States. DHS officials emphasize that being in this country on a visa or green card comes with responsibilities. Supporters of stronger immigration enforcement see this as proof the government will act when foreign nationals cross the line into supporting violence or breaking federal law. Critics will call it political, so pick your team and watch the next legal moves.
Mahmoud Khalil will be rearrested and sent to Algeria, DHS assistant secretary for public affairs @TriciaOhio told NewsNation's @KatiePavlich on Wednesday. “It’s a reminder for those who are in this country on a visa or on a green card. You are a guest in this country. Act like… pic.twitter.com/4JEnGoh1bS
— NewsNation (@NewsNation) January 22, 2026
Another major victory for the Trump Administration, Mahmoud Khalil will be rearrested and deported to Algeria. pic.twitter.com/sQhv79ig2Q
— Nick Adams (@NickAdamsinUSA) January 22, 2026
🚨 BREAKING: Pro-Palestine radical foreigner Mahmoud Khalil to be DEPORTED TO ALGERIA
President Trump's DHS has WON in court, the activist judge was overturned, and Khalil will be sent OUT
GOOD RIDDANCE! 👋🏻👋🏻pic.twitter.com/bYJeZFf922
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) January 22, 2026
Mahmoud Khalil is again leading antisemitic chants outside of Columbia University now that he was wrongly freed by an activist judge.
Khalil is a radical jihadist. So is his gross wife. They both need to be deported along with their child.
NOW.pic.twitter.com/zkm0HqGj8K
— Paul A. Szypula 🇺🇸 (@Bubblebathgirl) June 22, 2025
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