Georgetown University graduate student Badar Khan Suri, from India, was detained by federal immigration authorities in Washington. Suri, who was teaching on a student visa, was arrested outside his home in Arlington, Virginia. The Department of Homeland Security agents revoked his visa without explanation, and Suri is allegedly being held for spreading Hamas propaganda and having connections to terrorism. Suri’s lawyer calls the detention unjust, and Georgetown University confirms they have no knowledge of Suri engaging in any illegal activities.
Suri, a postdoctoral fellow at the Alwaleed Bin Talal Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding, has a background in peace and conflict studies and has traveled extensively in conflict zones. The university supports his right to academic freedom. The Trump administration is also seeking to deport Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil, who participated in protests against Israel.
Suri’s attorney has filed a petition for his release and questions the lawfulness of his detainment. The State Department has not provided a reason for his detention, and the university expects a fair legal adjudication. This incident highlights the government’s use of immigration law to target individuals based on their political beliefs and activism.
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