Khalil has been detained since March after the Trump administration began targeting students for pro-Palestinian activism.

Khalil, a legal U.S. resident, will remain in custody until at least Friday, giving the government time to appeal, U.S. District Judge Michael Farbiarz said Wednesday.

Judge says government must release Columbia University protester Mahmoud Khalil from detention, but can appeal by Friday.

A federal judge ruled on Wednesday that the Trump administration cannot use U.S. foreign policy interests to justify its ...