Indian Researcher Detained in U.S. Over Alleged Hamas Ties

Badar Khan Suri, a Georgetown University postdoctoral fellow, awaits deportation proceedings as questions arise over evidence supporting the allegations.

Badar Khan Suri, an Indian academic at Georgetown University, was arrested outside his Virginia home on March 17, 2025, by federal agents.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security accuses Suri of ties to Hamas and spreading its propaganda, though no evidence has been publicly disclosed.
Suri is currently detained in Alexandria, Louisiana, awaiting a court date in immigration court, with his lawyer filing a habeas corpus appeal.
The Trump administration's actions align with broader policies targeting pro-Palestinian activism, raising concerns about academic freedom and political targeting.
Suri’s wife, Mapheze Saleh, a U.S. citizen originally from Gaza, has worked with Al Jazeera and Palestinian media outlets, adding complexity to the case.