US immigration judge denies Trump’s attempt to deport Columbia student Mahdawi

Mahdawi, a Palestinian student activist, faced deportation proceedings under the Trump administration for protesting against Israel’s actions in Gaza. An immigration judge ruled against his deportation, citing free-speech rights. Mahdawi, a lawful permanent resident and Columbia University student, was arrested last year in what human rights advocates say is an attempt to silence pro-Palestine activism.

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