Mohsen Mahdawi, a permanent US resident and student at Columbia University, was arrested by DHS after attending his naturalization interview. Known for criticizing Israel's military actions and organizing protests, Mahdawi's attorneys claim his arrest is unlawful and violates his First Amendment rights. Born in a refugee camp in the West Bank, he has lived in the U.S. for a decade, fearing deportation could lead to severe consequences. His case raises significant concerns regarding free speech and legal protections for political activists in academia.
Mahdawi was an outspoken critic of Israel's military campaign in Gaza and an activist and organizer in student protests at Columbia University, which his attorneys say led to his unlawful arrest.
Mr. Mahdawi is fearful that, if he loses his lawful permanent resident status and is removed to the West Bank, he will experience harassment, detention, and torture like his family has.
Collection
[
|
...
]