Johnny Sinodis
Johnny Sinodis is an attorney known for his work in immigration law and civil rights, particularly in cases involving free speech and political activism. He is currently representing Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate student and pro-Palestinian activist facing deportation by the U.S. government. Sinodis has been vocal about the implications of Khalil's case, arguing that it represents a broader effort to suppress dissent and target individuals based on their beliefs, rather than any actual criminal conduct.
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Johnny Sinodis is representing Mahmoud Khalil in immigration proceedings.
Federal judge blocks deportation of anti-Israel protest leader
United States· 2025-06-11
Khalil’s attorney Johnny Sinodis stated that nothing could be further from the truth regarding the government's claims.
Mahmoud Khalil responds to charges against him for the first time in new legal filings, and describes the “irreparable harm” of his detentionUnited States· 2025-06-05
Johnny Sinodis, an attorney based in San Francisco, is representing a Filipino migrant who was told he would be deported to Libya.
Migrants, believed to be destined for Libya, sat on a bus for hours then abruptly returned to detention facilityUnited States· 2025-05-09
Johnny Sinodis is another immigration attorney for Khalil who discussed the next steps in the legal process.
What’s next in the case of Mahmoud Khalil after immigration judge says he can be deported?United States· 2025-04-13
Johnny Sinodis is also representing Mahmoud Khalil and plans to appeal the decision regarding his expulsion.
L’étudiant propalestinien Mahmoud Khalil subit un revers devant la justice américaine
France· 2025-04-12
Johnny Sinodis is one of Mahmoud Khalil's lawyers who argues that the government cannot deport him in violation of the Constitution.
Detained anti-Israel protester Columbia student Mahmoud Khalil's attorneys criticize government's caseUnited States· 2025-04-11
Johnny Sinodis is another immigration attorney for Khalil who emphasizes the importance of due process in his case.
Mahmoud Khalil arrest update: Immigration judge to rule on the Columbia University graduate’s releaseUnited States· 2025-04-11
Johnny Sinodis is one of the attorneys representing Mahmoud Khalil.
Pressed for evidence against Khalil, U.S. government cites power to deport people for beliefs
Canada· 2025-04-11