Appeals court justice dismiss order that released Khalil from immigration detention, potentially enabling his re-arrest.

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An appeals court panel in the United States has moved to dismiss a petition by Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil challenging his detention and deportation, handing a boost to the administration of President Donald Trump.

In a two-to-one ruling on Thursday, the judges concluded that the federal court that ordered Khalil’s release last year lacked jurisdiction over the matter.