Emil Bove

U.S. Circuit Judge, 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals

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Born: 1981

Party: Republican Party

Education: Mynderse Academy, State University of New York at Albany, Georgetown University Law Center

Last updated Nov 2, 2026

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Cold war law revived to deport campus activists

Rule Changes

As of May 2026: Newest judge on 3rd Circuit; could participate in potential en banc rehearing

The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952 gave the Secretary of State power to deport noncitizens whose presence threatens U.S. foreign policy. For seven decades, this Cold War-era statute gathered dust until March 8, 2025, when ICE arrested Mahmoud Khalil—a Columbia graduate student and green card holder—from his apartment for his role negotiating on behalf of pro-Palestinian protesters.

Updated May 21