Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian Columbia University student and green card holder, was detained by immigration agents during a citizenship interview. His lawyer claims this action was retaliatory, targeting his pro-Palestinian stance amidst the ongoing Gaza conflict. Vermont’s congressional delegation, including Senator Bernie Sanders, criticized the detention as immoral and illegal, calling for due process. This case parallels similar actions against other student activists under the Trump administration, raising concerns about silencing dissent and the future of Mahdawi amidst uncertain deportation proceedings.
The Trump administration detained Mohsen Mahdawi in direct retaliation for his advocacy on behalf of Palestinians and because of his identity as a Palestinian.
Senator Bernie Sanders and Vermont's congressional delegation labelled Mahdawi's detention immoral, inhumane, and illegal.
This detention is an attempt to silence those who speak out against the atrocities in Gaza, highlighting a growing trend in targeting immigrant student activists.
Professor Claire Finkelstein noted that Mahdawi's future remains uncertain, raising concerns about whether the court order will be heeded by the administration.
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