On February 17, 2026, a U.S. immigration judge ruled against the Trump administration’s attempt to deport Mohsen Mahdawi, a Columbia University student and Palestinian activist. Mahdawi was arrested in April 2025 during a scheduled naturalization interview at a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office in Vermont.
Key Details:
- Judge’s ruling date: February 17, 2026
- Arrest date: April 2025
- Location of arrest: USCIS office in Vermont
- Ruling based on government’s failure to authenticate evidence for deportation
This decision underscores the importance of due process in immigration proceedings and highlights the challenges faced by individuals seeking legal status in the U.S. Need help with your immigration case? Visit QuickFiling.us for professional immigration services.
Source: AK Poku