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Tufts University Student Held by ICE Without Legal Justification, Attorney Asserts

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BOSTON — A Tufts University student, Rumeysa Ozturk, was recently detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents under allegations of supporting Hamas, an accusation strongly contested by her legal team. Her attorney argues that there is no substantial evidence to indicate that Ozturk violated any laws. According to her legal representatives, the only action that could have potentially aroused suspicion was her co-authorship of an op-ed piece denouncing the war in Gaza, which they insist is not a basis for her detention. This situation has sparked considerable concern among civil rights advocates and the … 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

Judge Approves Deportation of Columbia Student Amid Crackdown on Foreign Students

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NEW YORK — A recent ruling by an immigration judge has marked a significant moment in U.S. immigration policy, particularly affecting foreign students. Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil has become a focal point after the judge’s decision allowed for his deportation. This case has ignited broader discussions as it comes amidst a crackdown on foreign students under the current administration. Attorney Ramzi Kassem, representing Khalil, expressed disappointment and vowed to continue fighting the ruling, which he described as part of an aggressive approach towards non-native students in the U.S. This incident raises questions about … Read more

Louisiana Judge Demands Evidence as Grad Student Faces Deportation Over Activism

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JENA, La. — A federal immigration court in Louisiana is facing a tight deadline imposed by the judge to provide evidence against Mahmoud Khalil, a former graduate student at Columbia University. The government claims Khalil’s activism supports Palestinian causes that may be linked to terrorism. The judge’s demand sets a pivotal stage in a case reflecting broader tensions over immigration and free speech. On Tuesday, Judge Jamee Comans ordered the Trump administration to present its case within 24 hours, asserting that if the evidence is insubstantial, she will dismiss the case and order Khalil’s release. … Read more