Judge Temporarily Blocks Deportation of Indian Scientist Accused of Hamas Ties

Badar Khan Suri's detention raises concerns about academic freedom and civil liberties under the Trump administration.

U.S. District Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles has issued a temporary order preventing the deportation of Georgetown University scientist Badar Khan Suri, pending further court decisions.
The Department of Homeland Security accuses Suri of spreading Hamas propaganda and maintaining ties to a senior Hamas advisor, allegations Suri denies.
Suri's lawyer and the ACLU argue that his detention violates constitutional protections, claiming it is a retaliatory measure to suppress his free speech and support for Palestinian rights.
Georgetown University has stated that Suri, an Indian citizen with a valid visa, was conducting research on peace processes and that they are unaware of any illegal activities on his part.
The case has fueled broader debates about government overreach, academic freedom, and civil liberties under the Trump administration's policies.