A Vermont federal judge released Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian green-card holder detained without charges under the Trump administration. Judge Geoffrey Crawford noted the harm caused by Mahdawi's two-week detention and emphasized the importance of justice in America. Mahdawi expressed hope for those doubting justice and stressed that the struggles for justice for all are interconnected. His arrest during a naturalization interview has raised concerns about the targeting of international students advocating for Palestinian rights, as the Trump administration uses legal statutes to justify deportations linked to foreign policy concerns.
Mr Mahdawi, I will order you released. This demonstrates great harm to a person who has been charged with no crime.
For anybody who is doubting justice, this is a light of hope and faith in the justice system in America.
The fight for justice in America, which means a true democracy, and the fight for justice for Palestinians, are interconnected.
Mahdawi's detention is seen as retaliation for advocating for Palestinian human rights, aiming to silence speech advocating for their rights.
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