Mahmoud Khalil Sues Trump Officials and Zionist Groups Under KKK Act
Mahmoud Khalil, a legal U.S. permanent resident and former Columbia University protest leader, filed a federal lawsuit on July 14, 2026, against senior Trump administration officials and right-wing Zionist organizations under the KKK Act of 1871. The 131-page complaint alleges a conspiracy to intimidate, arrest, and deport pro-Palestine activists. Named defendants include Secretary of State Marco Rubio, White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, former Secretary Kristi Noem, the Heritage Foundation, Canary Mission, and Betar. Khalil was arrested in March 2025, detained for 100 days, and missed the birth of his first child. The lawsuit claims the administration collaborated with these groups to target noncitizen Palestinians and supporters, citing Project Esther and a prior trial revealing Canary Mission provided DHS with a list of protesters. Khalil stated the lawsuit seeks accountability and justice.
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