A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration’s attempt to deport Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestinian activist and recent Columbia University graduate student, is likely unconstitutional. Despite this ruling, Khalil remains in detention in Louisiana, where he has been held since March. Judge Farbiarz ruled that Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s application of this provision likely violated constitutional rights. Latest on Controversial Deportations:– US district judge ruled that the Trump admin's bid to deport Mahmoud Khalil is likely unconstitutional. Thanks to a previous order from Judge Farbiarz, the government cannot deport Khalil while his legal challenge remains active.