Mohsen Mahdawi, a leader in pro-Palestinian student protests, was released after nearly 16 days in immigration detention following a crackdown by President Trump's administration. He announced the launch of the Vermont Immigration Legal Defense Fund aimed at assisting immigrants like himself facing deportation. Citing a Cold War-era law, the Trump administration seeks to remove Mahdawi and other activists deemed to harm U.S. foreign policy. Mahdawi reflected on his detention experience, expressing gratitude for the support he received from Vermonters as he fights against his deportation proceedings.
I was unjustly kidnapped or detained, if you want to go by the legal term, Mahdawi said with a wry smile. And without the support and the love that I received from the people of Vermont... I may not have been here today among you.
The administration of President Donald Trump has sought to deport Mahdawi and other student activists for their demonstrations, citing a Cold War-era law...
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