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Federal Judge References Mahmoud Khalil at Trump Executive Order Hearing

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Mahmoud Khalil was arrested by federal authorities on Saturday night at his university-owned apartment.

He gained prominence for leading pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University in New York City .

A federal judge on Monday blocked the government from deporting Khalil .

The judge referenced Khalil 's arrest during a hearing on an executive order from President Donald Trump .