Judge says Rubio 'likely' violated Constitution in ordering Mahmoud Khalil deported
npr.orgPublished: 5/28/2025
Summary
Judge Michael Farbiarz ruled that Secretary Marco Rubio likely violated the Constitution by deporting Mahmoud Khalil based on his pro-Palestinian activism. Despite granting Khalil more time to prove irreparable harm, the judge did not grant his request for release, instead allowing him to face a new fraud charge. Khalil's lawyers continue to argue the detention violates the law and is a broader suppression of free speech under Trump's administration.