U.S. Judge Temporarily Blocks Deportation of Georgetown Scholar Accused of Hamas Ties

Badar Khan Suri, an Indian academic detained by immigration authorities, remains in custody as legal challenges to his deportation continue.

Badar Khan Suri, a Georgetown University postdoctoral fellow from India, was detained by DHS agents after his visa was revoked under a rarely used immigration law.
The Trump administration alleges Suri has ties to Hamas and has spread propaganda online, though no evidence has been presented to substantiate these claims.
A federal judge has issued a temporary block on Suri’s deportation, citing concerns about due process as legal proceedings move forward.
Suri’s lawyer argues the detention is politically motivated, linked to his wife’s Palestinian heritage and her father’s past role as a Hamas advisor.
Georgetown University has expressed support for Suri, emphasizing academic freedom and the lack of evidence for the allegations against him.