FAC joined a coalition of press freedom groups urging Judge Jamee E. Comans to open the immigration hearings of Mahmoud Khalil to virtual attendees, including journalists. At an April 8, 2025 hearing, Comans refused access to nearly 600 individuals who attempted to access the hearing online.
The letter notes Khalil’s case is of immense public interest in the U.S. and internationally, stating: “Online access would let the public and journalists who are unable to attend proceedings in person observe them report their observations to others. This access would improve public understanding of and trust in our immigration courts, as well as the justice system as a whole.”