Georgetown Scholar Detained by DHS Without Charges Under Rarely Used Statute

Dr. Badar Khan Suri, a legal U.S. resident and academic, faces deportation proceedings as critics allege political targeting by the Trump administration.

• Dr. Badar Khan Suri, an Indian national and Georgetown University postdoctoral fellow, was arrested outside his Virginia home by masked DHS agents on Monday, March 17, 2025.
• Suri has not been charged with any crime, has no criminal record, and is being held in Alexandria, Louisiana, awaiting a court date in immigration court.
• The Trump administration invoked a rarely used immigration statute that allows deportation of noncitizens deemed threats to U.S. foreign policy, though no evidence has been presented against Suri.
• Suri’s lawyer alleges his detention is linked to his wife’s Palestinian heritage and their criticism of U.S. support for Israel, with civil rights groups condemning the lack of transparency in the case.
• Georgetown University has expressed support for Suri, emphasizing his lawful visa status and calling for a fair legal process.

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