Momodou Taal, a British citizen, faces possible deportation after being suspended from Cornell University for pro-Palestinian advocacy. His situation illustrates the precariousness of international students' rights during activism.
The university's administrative dean noted that Taal's behavior "demonstrated a pattern of escalating, egregious behavior" that warranted cessation of his attendance and conversion of his visa status.
Following protests that disrupted a career fair, Taal was informed that his F-1 visa status would change upon administrative withdrawal from the university.
The ongoing crackdown on pro-Palestinian demonstrations on U.S. campuses raises concerns for international students, as their activism can lead to severe consequences like suspension or deportation.
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