Badar Khan Suri, a Georgetown University postdoctoral fellow, was released from federal detention after two months due to insufficient evidence linking him to terrorism claims. Arrested in March, Suri was one of several foreign nationals targeted for pro-Palestinian activism under the Trump administration. His detention, characterized as inhumane, raises concerns about the treatment of academics and activists. With ties to a politically active family member, Suri's case exemplifies broader issues facing international scholars in the U.S. as many face legal challenges and immigration struggles amidst a tense political climate.
Badar Khan Suri, an Indian national, was released from a federal detention center after two months, following a federal judge's ruling due to lack of evidence for his arrest.
Detained for alleged ties to terrorism, Suri's case highlights the targeting of foreign nationals involved in pro-Palestinian activism during the Trump administration.
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