Judge Rules Against Khalil in Free Speech Lawsuit Against US Government

A US judge has ruled that a lawsuit by anti-Israel activist Mahmoud Khalil against the US government regarding his free speech claims must be heard, despite the government's attempt to dismiss it. The lawsuit centers around Khalil's criticism of Israel and his alleged defamation by some US politicians. A hearing will now take place to determine whether the case should proceed. The judge has denied the government's request to strike down the complaint.