A Louisiana immigration judge has ruled that the U.S. can deport Mahmoud Khalil based on the federal government’s argument that he poses a national security risk. His lawyers are expected to appeal, and a federal judge in New Jersey has temporarily barred Khalil’s removal from the country.

A Louisiana immigration judge said the Trump administration can move forward with efforts to deport Mahmoud Khalil, the Columbia University student activist and legal permanent resident.

An immigration judge ruled that the spokesman for Columbia University student protesters, can be deported by the Trump administration.