Dr. Rasha Alawieh, a professor at Brown University, was deported by the Department of Homeland Security after returning from Lebanon, where she attended the funeral of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. During questioning at Boston Logan International Airport, she acknowledged her support for Nasrallah. Tricia McLaughlin from DHS stated that such support for terrorists is grounds for visa denial. The deportation raised questions regarding the proof of her attendance and her legal status, as well as the implications for her future in the U.S.
The Department of Homeland Security stated it deported Dr. Rasha Alawieh for expressing support at a Hezbollah leader's funeral, emphasizing that visa status is a privilege.
Customs and Border Protection cited Dr. Alawieh's admission of support for Hassan Nasrallah as a key factor in denying her entry to the United States after her trip.
DHS representative Tricia McLaughlin clarified, 'Glorifying and supporting terrorists who kill Americans is grounds for visa issuance to be denied. This is common-sense security.'
The department withheld how it confirmed Dr. Alawieh's attendance at the funeral, raising questions about her treatment and the legal basis for her deportation.
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