Harkat’s Deportation Battle Reversed

After an eight-year legal marathon, a federal judge has tossed out the government’s deportation order for Mohamed Harkat, calling the previous conclusion that he posed a terror threat “unreasonable.” Though granted refugee status in 1995, Harkat — now 57 — has been locked in a 20-year battle against removal, accused by authorities of aiding Chechen rebels through a Pakistan guesthouse. His lawyers argue the case rests on shaky wiretap evidence and guilt by association, with no proof of direct involvement. The judge found key claims — especially his alleged complicity in terrorism — lacked sufficient backing. The government’s case, which once relied on secret informants and intercepted calls, was previously upheld by the Supreme Court under Canada’s controversial security certificate system. Harkat, who fled Algeria for political safety, insists he’s a law-abiding Canadian with family and roots here — and now awaits a fresh review from a new judge. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/890a83f982fdaa2f