Mahmoud Khalil is suing Columbia University in federal court for allegedly showing "deliberate indifference" to the harassment of pro-Palestinian students like him.
Mahmoud Khalil, the Columbia University graduate student and lawful permanent resident who has been in immigration custody since March, got to hold his newborn for the first time Thursday
Columbia University student Mohsen Mahdawi, addressing supporters outside the courthouse following his release, called the judge's decision "a light of hope."
Amy Greer, one of Khalil's attorneys, said they "moved one step closer to vindicating Mr. Khalil's rights by challenging his unlawful detention."
Mohsen Mahdawi, who was arrested by ICE during his citizenship interview, was present during the hearing.
Mohsen Mahdawi's was arrested after attending his naturalization interview on Monday, his attorney told ABC News.
