U.S. Deports Rhode Island Doctor Despite Federal Judge's Order

Dr. Rasha Alawieh, a kidney specialist with a valid visa, was removed from the U.S. after a court injunction was issued to block her deportation.

Dr. Rasha Alawieh, a nephrologist at Brown Medicine, was deported to Lebanon despite holding a valid H-1B visa and a federal court order halting her removal.
A U.S. District Judge ordered immigration officials to provide 48 hours' notice before moving Alawieh, but she was placed on a flight to Paris and later to Lebanon without compliance.
Alawieh's deportation has sparked concerns about due process violations, with her colleagues and legal advocates expressing outrage over the incident.
The deportation has raised broader fears about the treatment of lawful immigrants and the potential impact on medical services, given the shortage of kidney specialists in the U.S.
A hearing is scheduled for Monday morning to address the government's actions, and a protest in support of Alawieh is planned at the Rhode Island State House.