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Appeals Court Overturns Ruling on Immigration Detention of Activist Mohsen Mahdawi

On July 21, 2026, a federal appeals court overturned a lower court's ruling that ordered the release of Mohsen Mahdawi from immigration detention, stating the lower court lacked jurisdiction. The appeals court ruled that Mahdawi's claims should be resolved through immigration court proceedings. The case is part of a broader legal dispute over the Trump administration's efforts to remove noncitizens involved in anti-Israel protests.

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On July 21, 2026, a federal appeals court overturned a lower court's ruling that ordered the release of Mohsen Mahdawi from immigration detention, stating the lower court lacked jurisdiction. The appeals court ruled that Mahdawi's claims should be resolved through immigration court proceedings. The case is part of a broader legal dispute over the Trump administration's efforts to remove noncitizens involved in anti-Israel protests.

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Appeals court overturns lower court ruling releasing pro-Palestinian activist Mohsen Mahdawi

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Appeals Court Overturns Ruling on Immigration Detention of Activist Mohsen Mahdawi