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US judge blocks deportation of Palestinian activist Mohsen Mahdawi

February 18, 2026

A U. S. immigration judge has blocked the deportation of Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian activist and Columbia University student, who was arrested during a citizenship interview last year. This decision follows a recent trend of courts ending cases against student protesters, underscoring a shift in judicial attitudes towards immigration enforcement.

US judge blocks deportation of Palestinian activist Mohsen Mahdawi

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Mohsen Mahdawi is a 34-year-old pro-Palestinian activist.
He was arrested during a U. S. citizenship interview in Vermont.
The immigration judge's ruling prevents his deportation under the Trump administration's efforts.
This marks the second court ruling recently to dismiss a case against a student protester.

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US judge blocks deportation of Palestinian activist Mohsen Mahdawi

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