15 April 2025

Palestinian Student Arrested At US Citizenship Interview

By Redoy K

Immigration authorities arrested Mohsen Mahdawi, a Columbia University student and pro-Palestinian activist, while he attended his citizenship interview. The Palestinian-born legal permanent resident is co-founder of a campus Palestinian group. Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders confirmed the arrest, while a judge has temporarily blocked deportation. This follows similar detentions of international students who participated in pro-Palestinian protests, raising concerns about free speech implications.READ FULL