In a significant legal ruling, U.S. District Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles has ordered immigration authorities to refrain from deporting Georgetown scholar Badar Khan Suri, who had been detained under allegations of spreading anti-Israel sentiment. His attorney argued that Suri was unjustly targeted due to his social media expressions relating to the Israel-Gaza conflict and his wife's Palestinian background. Suri holds a valid visa and has no criminal history, leading to questions about the legality of his detention, which raises free speech concerns regarding U.S. immigration policy.
"Dr. Suri is an academic, not an activist, but he spoke out on social media about his views on the Israel-Gaza war."
"The Trump Administration has openly expressed its intention to weaponize immigration law to punish noncitizens whose views are deemed critical of U.S. policy as it relates to Israel."
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