Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian green-card holder and Columbia University student, was detained by ICE during a citizenship interview, prompting concerns about the US's commitment to democracy. His case reflects a broader trend where Palestinian rights advocates face deportation under vague accusations related to US foreign policy, particularly during the Trump administration. Mahdawi highlights the dangers of government repression in the name of security and emphasizes the importance of due process and civil liberties. He believes his activism should not be grounds for deportation, warning that such actions threaten democratic principles and human rights.
When they look at my case, all Americans should ask themselves: what is left of our democracy, and who will be targeted next?
Despite spending 16 nights in a jail cell, I never lost hope in the inevitability of justice and the principles of democracy.
The American government accuses me of undermining US foreign policy, a patently absurd pretext for deportation for political speech that the Trump administration dislikes.
My only crime is refusing to accept the slaughter of Palestinians, opposing war, and promoting peace.
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