Mohsen Mahdawi Is Undeterred
In April, Palestinian activist Mohsen Mahdawi was detained by ICE for over two weeks, despite not being charged with a crime. He spoke to Jacobin about his early life, his incarceration, and why he’s actually optimistic about the prospects for peace.
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Since October 2023, Mohsen Mahdawi has been central to the Columbia University protest movement against Israel’s bombardment of the Gaza Strip. On April 14, he was kidnapped by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at an appointment to apply for US citizenship in Vermont. He was released on April 30, with Judge Geoffrey Crawford saying, “The […]
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