Mohsen Mahdawi, a pro-Palestinian activist and green card holder, was detained by immigration officials during a citizenship appointment. His lawyers sought a restraining order to prevent his transfer to a more conservative area, a common tactic for deporting student demonstrators. The order was granted by a federal judge, ensuring he would remain in Vermont. Mahdawi's detention reflects a broader strategy under the Trump administration, targeting foreign students involved in activism against Israel, emphasizing the precarious status of Palestinian students and their safety in the U.S.
"They just continue to hide the individual to the point where their attorneys can't quite understand or identify where to file. We're operating blind."
"His arrest was first reported by The Intercept, highlighting the ongoing concerns regarding the treatment of pro-Palestinian activists by immigration authorities."
#pro-palestinian-activism #immigration-detention #us-citizenship #political-targeting #columbia-university
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