Armando Garcia
Immigration Reporter at ABC News
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abcnews.go.com | Nadine El-Bawab |Armando Garcia
Ward Sakeik has lived in the U.S. for 14 years and is married to a U.S. citizen. ByNadine El-Bawab and Armando GarciaWard Sakeik, 22, was detained on her way back from her honeymoon in February. Obtained by ABC NewsTaahir Shaikh needed headshots for his new job, so he set up an appointment with a photographer named Ward Sakeik. One appointment turned into three photo shoots, and the two just kept talking. Three years later, the newlywed couple was elated to go on their honeymoon.
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abcnews.go.com | Armando Garcia |Nadine El-Bawab
The Columbia University activist landed at Newark Airport on Saturday. ByArmando Garcia and Nadine El-BawabMahmoud Khalil speaks at a press conference on Jun 21, 2025. WABCColumbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil landed at Newark Airport on Saturday, one day after a federal judge ordered his release from Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention. Despite being held in detention for over three months, Khalil vowed to continue advocating for Palestinian rights.
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ca.news.yahoo.com | Armando Garcia |James Hill
A federal judge is ordering the release of Columbia University pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil. U.S. District Judge Michael Farbiarz indicated during a hearing Friday that he will issue an order requiring that Khalil be released today. He denied a motion by the government to stay the ruling for seven days. During the hearing, Farbiarz said the government made no attempt to prove that Khalil's release would irreparably harm them in some way, and that Khalil represented a flight risk.
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abcnews.go.com | Armando Garcia
Mahmoud Khalil was arrested by ICE agents in New York City in March. Student negotiator Mahmoud Khalil is seen at a pro-Palestinian protest encampment on the Columbia University campus in New York, April 29, 2024. Ted Shaffrey/APA federal judge has ordered the release of Columbia University pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil. Khalil, a green card holder who is married to an American citizen, was arrested by ICE agents in New York City in March. This is a developing story.
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abcnews.go.com | James Hill |Armando Garcia
A judge ruled Wednesday that the administration cannot continue to detain him. ByJames Hill and Armando GarciaStudent negotiator Mahmoud Khalil is seen at a pro-Palestinian protest encampment on the Columbia University campus in New York, April 29, 2024. Ted Shaffrey/AP, FILEIn a court filing Friday, the Trump administration said it won't release Columbia University pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil.
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