Cornell Activist Departs U.S. After Losing Visa and Legal Challenge

Momodou Taal, a British-Gambian student, left the U.S. citing safety concerns and a lack of faith in the judiciary after his visa was revoked over pro-Palestinian activism.

Momodou Taal, a Cornell University doctoral student, voluntarily left the U.S. after a federal judge denied his bid to block deportation proceedings.
The Trump administration revoked Taal's visa, citing his involvement in disruptive campus protests and creating a hostile environment for Jewish students.
Taal's social media posts, including statements supporting 'armed resistance,' were used as evidence in the visa revocation decision.
Taal's lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's executive orders on antisemitism and national security was dismissed following his departure.
The broader crackdown has led to over 300 visa revocations, with ongoing legal battles such as Mahmoud Khalil's case, which will proceed in New Jersey after a jurisdictional ruling.