Judge Issues Ruling After Activists Was Detained
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 Billy Costigan
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The Trump administration’s latest move has sent the far-left into yet another meltdown, this time over the detainment and pending deportation of Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Hamas activist who has been at the center of antisemitic demonstrations at Columbia University.
Khalil, a Syrian national and green card holder, was taken into custody by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) over the weekend for publicly supporting terrorism.
He played a leading role in the anti-Israel demonstrations that have plagued Columbia’s campus, including illegally occupying public spaces and acting as a chief “negotiator” for the pro-Hamas agitators. More recently, he was involved in an incident where demonstrators surrounded a Jewish center, chanting for a “global intifada”—a term that has long been associated with calls for violent uprisings.
But despite the clear legal basis for his detainment—since green card holders are subject to deportation if they engage in terrorism-related activities—Judge Jesse M. Furman of the Southern District of New York predictably stepped in to block his removal. An Obama-appointed judge, Furman ordered that legal representation be provided and scheduled a hearing for Wednesday, delaying what should have been a straightforward deportation process.
However, it appears the Trump administration had a backup plan—and executed it perfectly. Before Furman’s ruling could take effect, Khalil was transferred to an ICE detention center in Louisiana.
Why does that matter? Because habeas corpus petitions must be filed in the federal court district where the detainee is being held. Since Furman’s order was based on Khalil being in New York—but he’s now in Louisiana—Furman no longer has jurisdiction over the case.
Legal experts, including former federal prosecutor Shipwreckedcrew, agree that this move effectively stripped SDNY of venue over Khalil’s petition. That means any future legal challenge would have to be filed in Louisiana, where judges are far less likely to entertain legal gymnastics to keep a pro-Hamas agitator in the country.
“It has been speculated about — and I agree — that this was done to deprive SDNY of venue over a habeas corpus petition as those are supposed to be filed in the federal district court where the person is being held. So good luck with the judges in Louisiana.” – Shipwreckedcrew
This tactical shift significantly increases the chances that Khalil will, in fact, be deported as planned. Of course, that doesn’t mean Furman won’t try to intervene, but his legal standing has been severely weakened.
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chess and checkers...

or in the judges case, his dick

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...including former federal prosecutor Shipwreckedcrew,

Wait - who??

Deport him to London.

Warms my heart!

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Originally posted by Sig2340:
Deport him to London.

Why London? A shit hole like Gaza would be better.

I hope he gets to Syria.

Finally, Republicans are using the legal system to THEIR advantage.

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Originally posted by Pipe Smoker:

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Originally posted by Sig2340:
Deport him to London.

Why London? A shit hole like Gaza would be better.

Yep. He's so fond of Hamas, let him go live (or not) with them.

We should also send the ‘judge’ with him

Sounds like red state ICE detention centers with non-activist red state judges will be very crowded.

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Originally posted by Blackmore:
Sounds like red state ICE detention centers with non-activist red state judges will be very crowded.

ICE contracts with a LOT of rural, Southern jails for detainee bed space. Daily reimbursement for Federal prisoners can actually be a "profit center" for the facility.

The decision flowchart for immigration detainees used to be pretty simple: Detainee from a warm climate playing the "endless appeal game?" Find space at Batavia, NY... preferably in the winter. From a cool northern climate? Hello, Oakdale, Louisiana... preferably in the summer. Diesel Therapy 101.

Somebody used to the comforts that go along with Columbia University and a trendy NYC neighborhood won't adjust well to "Here's lunch. Enjoy your bologna slice and hominy."

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Originally posted by DennisM:
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Blackmore:
S"Here's lunch. Enjoy your bologna slice and hominy."

Muslim Approved Bologna, of course

I doubt that Trump thought of the move himself but I'm sure happy he's got the right people on his team this time around.

And, no, I'm still not tired of winning.

The guy violated a law (more of a custom) thousands of years older than the Constitution: sacred hospitality. He was granted the privilege to come here on a student visa and study at a high-dollar university (the kind where you either have to be rich, or poor but with a good sob story, to get into), and he violated that privilege. If somebody comes into your home and acts like an asshole, you'd throw his ass out. Same principle. Fuck him and the camel he rode in on. No, wait, I take it back: the camel doesn't know any better.

Can he be sent anywhere that will take him, or only certain places based on existing law and practice ?

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Originally posted by ranger312:
Finally, Republicans are using the legal system to THEIR advantage.

Warms the heart, no?

Listened to a Syxhexenhammer video earlier where he talked about how there's two distinct splits in each party now. The Dems used to be the more witty political animals and the Republicans used to be the dimwits who lose at every turn. Now the older, wittier Dems and are aging out and being replaced with "Justice" Dem types and the Republicans who have "born to lose" tattooed on their foreheads are being edged out by MAGA - and MAGA, to it's credit, is coming to be characterized by playing the Dem's traditional game right back at them. It's a new political era taking shape, and I'm pleased with this.