Michael Farbiarz
Michael Farbiarz is a U.S. District Judge known for his rulings on various legal matters, including immigration and civil rights cases. Recently, he gained attention for denying a government motion to transfer the case of pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil to Louisiana, asserting that the New Jersey court had jurisdiction due to the circumstances surrounding Khalil's detention.
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Judge Michael Farbiarz found that the government had violated his order in the case of an Indian national.
Minnesota judge holds federal attorney in civil contempt, a first in Trump’s second term
United States· 2026-02-20
Federal judge Michael Farbiarz ruled Khalil's detention unconstitutional and found he was neither a flight risk nor a community threat.
Mahmoud Khalil is still fighting for others as he fights his own deportation: ‘It’s about raising the alarm’ | Mahmoud Khalil
United Kingdom· 2026-02-12
Judge Michael Farbiarz ordered Khalil's release, stating he posed no flight risk and was not a danger to the community.
US appeals court reverses decision that freed Mahmoud Khalil from ICE detention | Mahmoud KhalilUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-15
U.S. District Judge Michael Farbiarz ruled that Mahmoud Khalil was neither a flight risk nor a danger to the public.
Federal judge orders Mahmoud Khalil deported for green card fraudUnited States· 2025-09-18
Federal judge Michael Farbiarz ruled that Khalil's detention was unconstitutional.
Watch: Mahmoud Khalil reunites with family after 104 days in detention; vows to speak up for Palestine even if threatened with death
India· 2025-06-22
Federal judge Michael Farbiarz determined that the U.S. government had no reason to continue Mahmud Kalil's detention.
Mahmud Kalil, protestnik s Columbie, vendarle na prostosti
Slovenia· 2025-06-21
Michael Farbiarz is the federal judge who ordered Mahmoud Khalil's immediate release.
Mahmoud Khalil reunites with family after more than 100 days in Ice detention | Mahmoud KhalilUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-21
Judge Michael Farbiarz ordered the release of Mahmoud Khalil from detention, citing constitutional concerns.
Pro-Palestinian activist Khalil walks free after US judge orders release
Guyana· 2025-06-21
US District Judge Michael Farbiarz ordered the release of Mahmoud Khalil from detention.
Judge orders Columbia University protester Mahmoud Khalil freed from detention | World News
Jamaica· 2025-06-21Judge Michael Farbiarz explained that it would be 'highly unusual' for the government to continue detaining a legal resident.
Libertado Mahmoud Khalil, activista palestiniano da Universidade de Columbia | EUA
Portugal· 2025-06-21
U.S. District Judge Michael Farbiarz determined that Khalil posed no flight risk and could be released during immigration proceedings.
Liberan al estudiante palestino de la Universidad de Columbia Mahmoud Khalil tras más de 3 meses detenido en un centro migratorio en EE.UU.
Bolivia· 2025-06-21Federal judge Michael Farbiarz ordered Khalil's release, stating that the government had 'clearly not met' the standards for detention.
Mahmoud Khalil released after US judge says standards for detention ‘clearly not met’ – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-06-21
U.S. District Judge Michael Farbiarz ruled that it would be 'highly, highly unusual' for the government to continue detaining a legal U.S. resident.
Pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil freed from immigration detention after 104 days in custody
Canada· 2025-06-21
U.S. District Judge Michael Farbiarz stated it would be 'highly, highly unusual' to hold a legal U.S. resident who isn’t a flight risk.
Columbia student Mahmoud Khalil freed from detention after judge's rulingUnited States· 2025-06-21Judge Michael Farbiarz ordered the release of Mahmoud Khalil under certain conditions.
Mahmoud Khalil, leader des manifestations propalestiniennes à l’université Columbia arrêté par l’administration Trump, va être libéré
France· 2025-06-20
Judge Michael Farbiarz ordered the release of Mahmoud Khalil from immigration detention.
Columbia student Mahmoud Khalil case: Federal judge orders release of pro-Palestinian activist; freed after three months in detentionIndia· 2025-06-20
Michael Farbiarz is the federal judge who ordered the release of Mahmoud Khalil from immigration detention.
Federal judge orders release of Mahmoud Khalil from Ice detention | Mahmoud KhalilUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-20US District Judge Michael Farbiarz determined Mr Khalil was not a flight risk or threat to his community.
Judge orders Columbia student Mahmoud Khalil released on bailUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-20Judge Michael Farbiarz ordered Khalil’s release, stating that the government's reasoning for his detention was likely unconstitutional.
Mahmoud Khalil case update: Request to have Columbia University student released from detention filed by legal teamUnited States· 2025-06-17
Judge Michael Farbiarz ruled that the government's claim against Khalil was likely unconstitutional.
Mahmoud Khalil: Palestinian activist can remain in detention, federal judge saysUnited States· 2025-06-15Michael Farbiarz is the federal judge who ordered the release of Mahmoud Khalil.
L’administration Trump refuse de libérer Mahmoud Khalil, le militant propalestinien de l’université Columbia, malgré une décision de justiceFrance· 2025-06-13Judge Michael Farbiarz ruled that the government could not use foreign policy interests to justify Khalil's detention.
U.S. says pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil will remain in detention despite judge’s rulingCanada· 2025-06-13Judge Michael Farbiarz ruled that the Trump administration could not justify the detention of Khalil based on U.S. foreign policy interests.
US foreign policy no basis to detain Columbia protester Khalil, judge rulesGuyana· 2025-06-12Judge Michael Farbiarz stated that deporting Chálil would likely be unconstitutional.
Americký federálny sudca nariadil prepustiť propalestínskeho aktivistu Chálila
Slovakia· 2025-06-12
U.S. District Judge Michael Farbiarz ruled that the government must release Mahmoud Khalil.
Judge says government must release Columbia University protester Mahmoud KhalilCanada· 2025-06-12
Judge Michael Farbiarz ruled that the Trump administration cannot deport or detain Mahmoud Khalil.
Judge says Trump administration cannot deport or detain Mahmoud KhalilUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-11U.S. District Judge Michael Farbiarz granted a preliminary injunction preventing the government from detaining or removing Khalil.
Federal judge blocks deportation of anti-Israel protest leaderUnited States· 2025-06-11
Judge Michael Farbiarz instructed Khalil’s attorneys to present additional evidence to refute the government’s claim.
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
Judge Michael Farbiarz issued an order stating that the Trump administration's use of immigration law against Khalil is likely unconstitutional.
Mahmoud Khalil’s detention for alleged threat to US foreign policy is likely ‘unconstitutionally vague,’ federal judge saysUnited States· 2025-05-30U.S. District Judge Michael Farbiarz ruled on the deportation case of Mahmoud Khalil.
Federal judge rules Trump's deportation of anti-Israel activist likely unconstitutionalUnited States· 2025-05-29