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Columbia Student Detained Amid Rising Activist Deportations

4/15/2025

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Mahdawi Detained Amid Activism

Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian student at Columbia University, was detained by ICE during a citizenship interview in Vermont, facing deportation linked to his activism. His arrest underscores a troubling trend against pro-Palestinian advocates, with nearly 5,000 international students losing their status under the Trump administration, igniting fears for due process and academic freedom in America.

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Students Rally Against Visa Revocations

Georgia State University students are gearing up for a powerful rally on Tuesday, standing against the Trump administration's visa revocations that impact 20 fellow students. This protest is part of a larger national movement opposing ICE's presence on campuses. Meanwhile, 17 international students have taken a bold step, filing a lawsuit in Georgia over the unlawful termination of their SEVIS records, demanding justice and due process.

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Mahdawi Detained Amid Activism

Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian student at Columbia University, was detained by ICE during a citizenship interview in Vermont, facing deportation linked to his activism. His arrest underscores a troubling trend against pro-Palestinian advocates, with nearly 5,000 international students losing their status under the Trump administration, igniting fears for due process and academic freedom in America.

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