Watch: Columbia student Mohsen Mahdawi released in Vermont
Summary
Mohsen Mahdawi, a student at Columbia University, who was arrested by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, has been released on bail. He was in custody after attending an interview for American citizenship.Key Facts
- Mohsen Mahdawi is a Columbia University student and Palestinian activist.
- He was arrested by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
- Mahdawi was taken into custody after attending an interview for American citizenship.
- He has a permanent US residency, often referred to as a "green card" status.
- A Vermont District Judge, Geoffrey Crawford, ordered his release from prison on bail.
- Mahdawi's release is pending the court's decision on a challenge to his detention.
- The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), a non-profit organization focused on defending individual rights, is part of his legal team.
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