Palestinian Activist Arrested During US Citizenship Interview
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Palestinian activist Mohsen Mahdawi, a legal permanent US resident, was arrested at a Vermont immigration office while seeking US citizenship. His attorneys claim the arrest is retaliation for his activism protesting the Gaza war. Mahdawi, a Columbia University student who co-founded the Palestinian Student Union, was detained by ICE agents despite his commitment to non-violence. His lawyers filed a federal court petition to prevent his deportation, citing his peaceful activism and the unconstitutionality of his detention. The arrest has drawn condemnation from Vermont's congressional delegation.
Palestinian activist Mohsen Mahdawi, a legal permanent US resident, was arrested at a Vermont immigration office while seeking US citizenship. His attorneys claim the arrest is retaliation for his activism protesting the Gaza war. Mahdawi, a Columbia University student who co-founded the Palestinian Student Union, was detained by ICE agents despite his commitment to non-violence. His lawyers filed a federal court petition to prevent his deportation, citing his peaceful activism and the unconstitutionality of his detention. The arrest has drawn condemnation from Vermont's congressional delegation.
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