Georgetown Researcher’s Deportation Temporarily Blocked by Federal Judge

Badar Khan Suri, accused of ties to Hamas, remains in ICE detention as legal challenges question the motivations and evidence behind his arrest.

Badar Khan Suri, an Indian postdoctoral fellow at Georgetown University, was detained by ICE after his visa was revoked for alleged ties to Hamas and spreading propaganda.
The Trump administration invoked a rarely used immigration law to deem Suri deportable, citing foreign policy concerns, but no criminal charges have been filed against him.
Suri’s legal team argues his detention is politically motivated, linked to his wife’s Palestinian heritage and their support for Palestinian rights.
Georgetown University has publicly supported Suri, stating there is no evidence of illegal activity and emphasizing the importance of academic freedom and free speech.
A federal judge has temporarily halted Suri’s deportation while reviewing the legality of his detention and the allegations against him.