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DHS Says Mahmoud Khalil May Be Sent to Algeria

Khalil, a citizen of Algeria, was ordered removed by a U.S. immigration judge on Sept. 12, 2025.
DHS Says Mahmoud Khalil May Be Sent to Algeria
Mahmoud Khalil attends a vigil and protest for Palestinians outside of Columbia University in New York City on Oct. 7, 2025. Adam Gray/Getty Images
Arjun Singh
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A spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security said on Jan. 21 that Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestinian activist at the center of the Trump administration’s deportation battles, may be removed to Algeria.

Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin, who leads the department’s Office of Public Affairs, made the announcement during an appearance on the NewsNation show “Katie Pavlich Tonight” in response to a question about Khalil.
Arjun Singh
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Arjun Singh is a reporter for The Epoch Times, covering national politics, legal controversies, immigration, the U.S. Congress, and the Supreme Court of the United States.
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