Rasha Alawieh, a professor at Brown University, was deported to Lebanon over the weekend, defying a judge's order to halt her removal despite her valid US work visa. Detained at Boston's Logan airport after visiting family, Alawieh's case raises concerns over escalating immigration policies. Judge Leo Sorokin of Massachusetts federal court issued an order stopping her deportation, citing CBP's willful disobedience of legal protocol. CBP has stated their actions adhere to strict protocols, but the episode points to potential overreach in immigration enforcement and its implications on individuals' rights.
US Customs and Border Protection defied a judge's order to postpone the removal of Brown University professor Rasha Alawieh, deporting her to Lebanon despite having a valid visa.
Judge Leo Sorokin emphasized the seriousness of the government's disobedience towards his order, demanding a clear response from Customs and Border Protection regarding their actions.
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