Student Activist Fights Deportation Order

A federal judge has ordered Columbia student Mohsen Mahdawi, a green card holder and activist, deported to Jordan — a move sparked by his arrest during a citizenship interview and his involvement in pro-Palestinian protests. Though his legal team, including the ACLU, argues he’s protected while his appeal is pending, the government’s aggressive pursuit of deportation — after initial dismissal and a subsequent reversal by the Board of Immigration Appeals — has drawn criticism as politically motivated. Mahdawi is now appealing the latest order in federal court, standing firm on his First Amendment rights and challenging the legality of his arrest, refusing to be silenced. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cea680ac56e65baf