Mohamed Harkat, a longtime Canadian resident facing deportation, receives a favorable ruling in federal court as he challenges the government’s decision to remove him. According to reporting, Federal Court Justice John Norris rules that a 2018 government determination—finding that Harkat should not be allowed to remain in Canada—is unreasonable. The decision is framed as a setback for the government’s position in the immigration matter, at least for this stage of the case. The court ruling indicates the 2018 decision does not meet the required legal standard for reasonableness, meaning the government will need to reconsider or otherwise address the issues identified by the court. The sources describe the case as part of Harkat’s ongoing efforts to stay in Canada while legal proceedings continue. The reports do not indicate the final outcome of his immigration status beyond this court “round,” and further steps would follow the ruling.