Immigration Judge Blocks Deportation of Columbia Student Mohsen Mahdawi

An immigration judge has rejected the Trump administration's attempt to deport Columbia University student Mohsen Mahdawi, who was arrested for participating in pro-Palestinian protests. Mahdawi's case was detailed in a federal court filing in New York, highlighting the ruling that secured his release in April.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 18-02-2026 02:38 IST | Created: 18-02-2026 02:38 IST
Immigration Judge Blocks Deportation of Columbia Student Mohsen Mahdawi

An immigration judge has denied the Trump administration's attempt to deport Mohsen Mahdawi, a Columbia University student arrested during pro-Palestinian protests last year.

Lawyers representing Mahdawi highlighted this legal victory with a filing in a New York federal appeals court, which was evaluating a previous ruling that facilitated his release from immigration detention in April.

The decision marks a significant moment in Mahdawi's legal battle, as it underscores the judicial system's stance on his case amid heightened immigration policy scrutiny.

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