Midday News: Legal Battle Around Mahmoud Khalil Continues, New Jersey Fights Public Health Cuts, and a Poetry Month Challenge

Lawyers for detained Columbia graduate Mahmoud Khalil return to court as the Trump administration pushes to deport him. Meanwhile, in New Jersey, Governor Phil Murphy vows legal action as the White House moves to cut $350 million in federal public health funding. Plus, with April around the corner, WNYC kicks off its National Poetry Month challenge. Morning Edition producers Verónica Del Valle and Amanda Rozon explain how listeners can take part. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.