Judicial Check Halts Overreach in Deportation of Palestinian Activist at Columbia

In a recent judicial ruling, an immigration judge stopped the Trump administration’s attempt to deport Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian graduate student and vocal critic of foreign policy on Columbia University’s campus. This development reveals how far federal authorities have pushed to silence dissenting voices under the guise of national security—but with critical procedural missteps now holding them accountable.How Long Will Washington Sacrifice Due Process for Political Agenda?Mahdawi, a legal permanent resident for more than ten years, has been targeted after leading protests against Israel and the Gaza war—actions protected by fundamental First Amendment rights. Yet government attorneys relied on a...