Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian man and legal permanent resident, was detained during a U.S. citizenship interview at a Vermont immigration office. He is relieved to remain in Vermont after a judge issued a protective order against his removal. Mahdawi was an outspoken critic of Israeli military actions during protests at Columbia University, which included organizing a Palestinian Student Union. His attorney denounced the detention as politically motivated, emerging from defamatory actions by non-governmental actors. His case highlights the rising scrutiny faced by student activists.
Attorney Luna Droubi highlighted that Mohsen Mahdawi, despite horrific experiences, believes in peace and unity, expressing outrage over his detention based on what appears to be defamatory statements.
Mahdawi, born in a West Bank refugee camp, arrived in the U.S. in 2014. He organized significant protests at Columbia University against Israel's military actions and co-founded the Palestinian Student Union.
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