Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian activist and Columbia University student, discusses his arrest in the U.S. while attending a citizenship interview. Detained for over two weeks, he believes his incarceration was a reaction to his pro-Palestinian advocacy. Drawing parallels between his experience and those of his family members imprisoned in Israeli jails, Mahdawi emphasizes the deep emotional impact of his situation. Despite efforts from the U.S. government to stifle his activism, he vows to continue speaking out against violence and injustice toward Palestinians, reflecting on the broader systemic issues at play.
Mahdawi reflects on the interconnectedness between the injustices of his own detention in the U.S. and the unjust incarceration of his family in Palestine.
He shares, 'Despite attempts to silence me, I continue to advocate against genocide in Gaza, using my experiences to connect with broader struggles for justice.'
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