Federal Judge Halts Deportation of Georgetown Scholar Detained Over Alleged Hamas Ties
Badar Khan Suri, an Indian postdoctoral fellow, remains detained as legal proceedings challenge the Trump administration's use of immigration law to target critics of U.S. foreign policy.
- Badar Khan Suri, a Georgetown University researcher, was detained by DHS agents in Virginia on allegations of spreading Hamas propaganda and ties to a senior Hamas advisor, though no evidence has been presented.
- Suri's detention is linked to a determination by Secretary of State Marco Rubio that his presence poses foreign policy risks, invoking a rarely used immigration law provision.
- A federal judge has temporarily blocked Suri's deportation, citing due process concerns, while his lawyer argues the case is based on his wife’s Palestinian heritage and her family connections.
- Georgetown University has publicly supported Suri, emphasizing his right to academic freedom and stating there is no evidence of illegal activity on his part.
- Civil rights advocates claim the Trump administration's actions are an attempt to suppress free speech and target individuals critical of U.S. foreign policy, particularly pro-Palestinian activists.
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