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Supreme Court Intervenes as Activists Face Immigration Crackdown

Trump administration's use of Cold War-era laws to detain pro-Palestinian activists draws bipartisan backlash and legal challenges.

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Overview

  • Mohsen Mahdawi, a lawful permanent resident and pro-Palestinian activist, remains in ICE custody under a temporary restraining order preventing his deportation.
  • The Supreme Court has ordered the administration to facilitate Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s return to the U.S., but the White House claims it cannot secure his release from El Salvador's custody.
  • Over 1,000 student visas and green cards have been revoked under rarely used Cold War-era immigration laws, targeting individuals deemed adverse to U.S. foreign policy.
  • Critics argue the administration's actions violate constitutional protections for free speech and due process, with bipartisan lawmakers and civil rights groups demanding transparency and accountability.
  • Senator Chris Van Hollen has confirmed Abrego Garcia is alive after meeting him in El Salvador, highlighting the human cost and legal battles surrounding the crackdown.