April 1, 2026

Mahmoud Khalil Requests Judge Bove's Recusal in Immigration Case

Mahmoud Khalil's lawyers have requested Judge Emil Bove to recuse himself from the appellate panel due to his previous role in investigating student protesters.
Bove's involvement in immigration enforcement raises concerns about a conflict of interest in Khalil's appeal against deportation linked to his pro-Palestinian activism.
Khalil, a legal permanent resident, is challenging a ruling that favored the Trump administration's efforts to deport him over allegations of posing a threat to U.S. interests.