A New York federal judge transferred Khalil’s petition to New Jersey, where the court will determine whether to order Khalil’s release from an ICE detention center in Louisiana. The government previously argued that the New York court didn’t have jurisdiction over Khalil’s case.

A federal judge in New York ordered the case of Columbia University graduate and Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil be transferred from New York to New Jersey where his lawyers will continue their legal efforts for his release.

The decision offers a venue compromise in the bellwether case, while Khalil's legal team seeks to release him from detention and block his deportation.

Another sinkhole on I-80 is forcing drivers to take detours in Wharton, New Jersey, today.The New Jersey Department of Transportation said a 15-foot by 15-foot hole opened up in the center median during a drilling operation.

The New Jersey Department of Transportation says a massive 15-foot sinkhole opened in the center median on I-80 where construction was already underway.

Both the eastbound and westbound lanes of I-80 in Wharton, New Jersey have been shut down due to a newly-formed sinkhole.