ICE Arrested Columbia Student Mahmoud Khalil Without Warrant, Court Docs Reveal

Columbia College pupil Mahmoud Khalil was arrested by ICE brokers with no warrant, in line with new courtroom paperwork.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement acknowledged the shortage of a warrant, however the Trump administration argued the arrest was legally justified because of “exigent circumstances.” Khalil, a inexperienced card holder and pro-Palestinian advocate, was detained in early March. DHS claimed brokers feared Khalil would “escape” earlier than they might receive a warrant.

Khalil’s authorized workforce requested an immigration choose to terminate the case, noting the federal government introduced no proof that he resisted. “Lawyer argument just isn’t proof,” they said, emphasizing that “documentation and witness statements present Khalil absolutely complied with the brokers arresting him.” His spouse mentioned she retrieved his inexperienced card for the officers and filmed the arrest.

A courtroom submitting from Thursday said that Khalil’s failure to hold his inexperienced card, a misdemeanor, justified the detention.

“The warrant requirement utilized and the brokers had been inside lawful authority to arrest the respondent on March 8,” the doc reads.

Held in Louisiana for practically two months, Khalil was reportedly focused for his position in organizing a pro-Palestinian encampment at Columbia final 12 months. A choose lately dominated he’s eligible for elimination, although his attorneys are interesting. A request to briefly launch Khalil so he might attend the delivery of his baby was denied. His spouse gave delivery earlier this week.