The Board of Immigration Appeals issued the final order of removal on Thursday, according to Khalil's lawyers. ADVERTISEMENTThe board's rulings are not public, and an inquiry to the US Department of Justice was not immediately returned. The Board of Immigration Appeals sets precedent in the byzantine immigration court system, which is controlled by the Department of Justice – and increasingly under the influence of the Trump administration. Khalil suffered a significant setback in his federal case earlier this year, with a US appeals panel ruling the judge in New Jersey overstepped his authority by releasing him. Earlier this month, they asked one of the appellate panel's judges to step aside because of his previous role as a top Justice Department official involved in investigating student protesters.

Source: The Telegraph April 10, 2026 07:53 UTC