Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian man and recent Columbia University student who protested the Gaza conflict, was arrested by ICE during a citizenship interview. His lawyers assert that the detention is politically motivated, targeting Mahdawi for his activism. Born in a refugee camp, Mahdawi moved to the U.S. in 2014 and is a legal permanent resident. His attorneys have filed a petition to prevent his removal, citing constitutional concerns about silencing critics of U.S. foreign policy. Mahdawi identifies as a committed Buddhist who practices non-violence and empathy.
The Trump administration detained Mohsen Mahdawi in direct retaliation for his advocacy on behalf of Palestinians and because of his identity as a Palestinian.
Mahdawi's detention is an attempt to silence those who speak out against the atrocities in Gaza.
His attorneys filed a petition in federal court seeking an order barring the government from removing him from the state or country.
Mahdawi was described as a committed Buddhist who believes in non-violence and empathy as a central tenet of his religion.
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