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Kidney Specialist Deported Over Hezbollah Ties Sparks Outrage

3/20/2025

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Dr. Rasha Alawieh, a respected kidney specialist at Brown University, faces an unsettling fate after being deported to Lebanon despite her valid visa. The Department of Homeland Security pointed to her attendance at a Hezbollah leader's funeral and social media activity as justifications. Her legal team is fighting back, asserting that her deportation infringes on her due process rights.

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Dr. Rasha Alawieh, a respected kidney specialist at Brown University, faces an unsettling fate after being deported to Lebanon despite her valid visa. The Department of Homeland Security pointed to her attendance at a Hezbollah leader's funeral and social media activity as justifications. Her legal team is fighting back, asserting that her deportation infringes on her due process rights.