A Department of Homeland Security spokesperson said in response to questions about the arguments in the brief that it is a “privilege to be granted a visa or green card to live and study in the United States of America.” The Israeli citizens’ brief argues that Mahdawi is the “antithesis of the government’s portrayal of him.” It describes his efforts to actively build ties between Israelis and Palestinians on the Columbia campus, including establishing a group that would engage in regular dialogue. Mahdawi appeared on the CBS News show “60 Minutes” to talk about the incident, saying, “The fight for the freedom of Palestine and the fight against antisemitism go hand in hand, because injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”
Author: Kimmy Yam
Published at: 2025-08-27 21:29:16
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