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Advocates Call for Freedom of Palestinian Activist Detained by ICE

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Lawyers in New York are calling for the immediate release of a Palestinian protester detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The individual, identified as 22-year-old Sadaf David, had participated in a demonstration against the Israeli government. Attorneys argue that his detention is a violation of his rights and is politically motivated. David, a student at Hunter College, was arrested last week following a peaceful protest outside the Israeli consulate in Manhattan. Participants gathered to voice their opposition to Israel’s actions in Gaza and advocate for Palestinian rights. His lawyers contend that the charges … Read more

Columbia Graduate and Activist Vows to Continue Fight Against Deportation Ruling by U.S. Immigration Court

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Jena, Louisiana – Mahmoud Khalil, a recent graduate of Columbia University and known for his leadership in pro-Palestinian protests, is contesting a ruling that could lead to his deportation. According to his legal team, the decision came down on Friday, sparking controversy over its implications on free speech and political dissent. Khalil’s attorney, Marc van der Hout, voiced strong opposition to the judge’s decision, stressing the political motivations behind the move. “If Mahmoud can be targeted for merely voicing his support for Palestinians, then this sets a precedent where anyone can be targeted for their … Read more

U.S. Immigration Court Greenlights Deportation Case Against Prominent Palestinian Activist and Columbia University Student

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JENA, La. — A U.S. immigration court in rural Louisiana has ruled that the Trump Administration can proceed with its deportation case against Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate student and Palestinian activist, marking a significant case in the intersection of immigration law and free speech. Judge Jamee Comans of the LaSalle Immigration Court, operating within a high-security detention facility managed by private contractors, delivered the decision last month. Khalil, a notable figure within the pro-Palestinian student movement at Columbia University’s New York campus, was arrested in March at his apartment building in New York … Read more

Controversy Erupts Over Alleged Rally at Dartmouth Cenotaph: Far-Right Activist Claims Photo Shoot, Accusations of Hate Event Surface

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Dartmouth, Canada – A recent gathering around the Dartmouth cenotaph by Jeremy MacKenzie, a controversial far-right figure, and members of a group known as Second Sons Canada, has sparked differing interpretations about the nature of the event. According to MacKenzie’s attorney, Fred Wu, the contingent consisting of MacKenzie and approximately twelve others, was involved in a photo shoot, not a political demonstration or rally. The event occurred on Sunday at the Sullivan’s Pond cenotaph, a location central to local Remembrance Day celebrations. The group, donned in masks, was reportedly on site for less than an … Read more