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Mahmoud Kahlil ordered deported, but there's a long legal fight ahead

By Adrian Florido

Published September 18, 2025 at 5:10 PM EDT

An immigration judge in Louisiana ordered the deportation of pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil to either Algeria or Syria saying he omitted information from a green card application.

Adrian Florido

Adrian Florido is a national correspondent for NPR covering race and identity in America.

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