US Appeals Court Overturns Release of Pro-Palestinian Activist Amid Legal Challenges

The US Third Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a lower court's order freeing Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestinian activist and lawful US permanent resident, allowing potential re-arrest and deportation. The State Department hailed the ruling as a victory for national security, while Khalil vowed to continue legal challenges. Separately, a federal judge criticized the Trump administration's actions against pro-Palestinian academics, citing First Amendment concerns and indicating plans to limit retaliatory measures against campus activists.