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Trump Administration Appeals Bail for Pro-Palestine Activist
9/30/2025
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- The Trump administration is appealing to re-imprison Mohsen Mahdawi after bail release.
- Mahdawi says detention is politically motivated, tied to free speech and pro-Palestine activism.
- The appeal goes before three conservative judges, including Trump appointee Steven Menashi.
- Rümeysa Öztürk faces similar legal challenges; both urge First Amendment protections.
- Columbia University faces criticism for not supporting Mahdawi amid Trump administration demands.
