A federal judge in Vermont has ordered the release of Mohsen Mahdawi, a Columbia University activist, from federal detention amid his ongoing deportation case. Judge Geoffrey Crawford determined that Mahdawi posed no risk of fleeing or harming the community, allowing him to return to Vermont and continue his studies. Mahdawi, a legal permanent resident and pro-Palestinian activist, was detained during a naturalization interview by ICE agents. His arrest was justified by the Trump administration citing potential foreign policy repercussions due to his activism, which includes leading protests against Israel's actions.
U.S. District Court Judge Geoffrey Crawford ruled that Mohsen Mahdawi, a Columbia activist, presented no risk of fleeing or harming the community, allowing his release.
Judge Crawford determined that Mahdawi's detention during a naturalization interview was unjustified, as he did not pose a threat to society or a flight risk.
The Trump administration's justification for Mahdawi's arrest claimed that his presence could have serious foreign policy consequences, citing antisemitic conduct linked to his activism.
Mahdawi's attorneys argued that his detention was a 'trap', stating that he was arrested by ICE agents during a routine check of information.
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