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Explainer: Supreme Court’s Alien Enemies Act Ruling Raises Questions About Wartime Powers

Apr 10, 2025

In a sharply divided 5-4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the Trump administration may resume deportations under the Alien Enemies Act, a 1798 wartime statute. The ruling intensifies debate over the scope of presidential authority, especially in matters of immigration and national security. Here’s what the ruling means, what it doesn’t, and…
Small Win For Mahmoud Khalil: Judge Rules His Case Will Stay in New Jersey, Denying Government’s Bid to Move It

Apr 2, 2025

A federal judge has ruled that the case against pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil will remain in New Jersey, rejecting a U.S. government motion to transfer proceedings to Louisiana, where the Columbia University graduate student has been detained since his arrest last month. U.S. District Judge Michael Farbiarz issued a 67-page decision on Tuesday, affirming that…
Federal Judge Halts Deportation of Palestinian Student Activist Mahmoud Khalil

Mar 12, 2025

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the deportation of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian graduate student and legal U.S. resident, who was detained by immigration officials and transferred to a Louisiana detention facility. The case has drawn significant legal and political attention, raising concerns over due process and First Amendment protections. U.S. District Judge Jesse Furman…

Explainer: Supreme Court’s Alien Enemies Act Ruling Raises Questions About Wartime Powers