A 23-year-old Egyptian man acquitted of terrorism-related charges won't face deportation.

The Department of Homeland Security said Thursday it wouldn't appeal a judge's decision refusing to expel Youssef Megahed. Federal prosecutors have already lost two cases against the University of South Florida student since he was arrested two years ago in South Carolina.

Megahed was acquitted of explosives charges in April, but taken into custody by immigration officials weeks later. A judge in August threw out his deportation case.

Megahed has returned to USF and needs just one class to earn his engineering degree. He's also resuming the process of becoming an American citizen.

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Information from: The Tampa Tribune, http://www.tampatrib.com