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Mahmoud Khalil, SIPA ’24, files lawsuit against top Trump officials and private agencies for conspiracy

The lawsuit alleges that the federal government conspired with the Heritage Foundation, Canary Mission, and Betar USA to target pro-Palestinian activists.

By Lynn Fu / Deputy Photo Editor
The lawsuit, filed in a Manhattan federal court, escalates Khalil’s fight against the government’s attempts to deport him.
By Ava Alperin • July 17, 2026 at 1:18 AM