A Tunisian man serving a life sentence in Canada for plotting to kill passengers by derailing a VIA Rail train has convinced a Federal Court judge to delay immigration authorities from deciding if he’s allowed to stay here because it could harm his mental health.

The proceeding at issue was an admissibility hearing for Chiheb Esseghaier before the Immigration and Refugee Board. Because of his 2015 convictions, the likely result would have been an automatic deportation order.

Tunisian terrorist wins reprieve from Canadian judge due to mental health concerns{ai:summary}<p>A Tunisian man, Chiheb Esseghaier, serving a life sentence in Canada for a train derailment plot, has secured a delay in immigration proceedings that could lead to his deportation. A Federal Court judge ruled that a decision on his immigration status might negatively impact his mental health. </p><p>Esseghaier's admissibility hearing before the Immigration and Refugee Board follows his 2015 convictions, which typically result in automatic deportation. #illegals</p>

VIA Rail terrorist convinces judge to delay deportation decision due to mental health concerns

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