Supreme Court rejects 9/11 mastermind's bid to restore plea deal

The US Supreme Court has rejected Khalid Sheikh Mohammed's attempt to reinstate a plea deal that would have prevented the death penalty, according to Arutz Sheva - Israel National News. This decision allows for a trial to proceed in 2028.

Separately, Mahmoud Khalil, a former Columbia University graduate student and lawful permanent U.S. resident, has petitioned the Supreme Court regarding his free speech case. PBS NewsHour reports that Khalil was detained by immigration authorities last year following his participation in pro-Palestinian demonstrations at Columbia University in the spring of 2024.

Middle East Eye reports that Khalil argues the government is attempting to prevent federal judges from intervening when free speech rights are curtailed. Khalil's petition claims the Immigration and Nationality Act does not bar federal courts from reviewing habeas claims challenging retaliatory detention, or that its application in his case is unconstitutional.

The Times of Israel notes that a lower court order blocking re-detention remains in place until the Supreme Court weighs in, following a ruling that immigration law prevents a district judge from ordering release from ICE custody.

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