Palestinian Student Detained After Citizenship Interview
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Palestinian student Mohsen Mahdawi, a legal US resident, was arrested during his citizenship interview in Vermont. He's accused of posing a foreign policy risk and faces deportation. Mahdawi, who participated in pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University, claims his arrest was retaliatory. A judge ordered further briefing before ruling on his detention, which his lawyers argue is unconstitutional. A hearing is scheduled for April 30th to determine the court's jurisdiction and his potential release.
Palestinian student Mohsen Mahdawi, a legal US resident, was arrested during his citizenship interview in Vermont. He's accused of posing a foreign policy risk and faces deportation. Mahdawi, who participated in pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University, claims his arrest was retaliatory. A judge ordered further briefing before ruling on his detention, which his lawyers argue is unconstitutional. A hearing is scheduled for April 30th to determine the court's jurisdiction and his potential release.
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