News

VTDigger5h
Vermont Senate votes to condemn Mohsen Mahdawi’s arrest by immigration agents
Five of the chamber’s 13 Republicans voted against the measure, which had support from all Democratic and Progressive members.
WCAX on MSN9m
Mahdawi’s lawyers respond to federal detention claims
Documents from federal court show the government believes it can deport Mahdawi based on his role in leading protests at Columbia University, that they call anti-Semitic.
Vermont leaders rally for release of Mohsen Mahdawi in Washington, D.C.
Vermont Rep. Becca Balint is showing her support for a detained Upper Valley man and Palestinian activist by holding a rally ...
CAI5h
Federal government details its case against Mohsen Mahdawi ahead of Wednesday hearing
The Trump administration is arguing that 34-year-old Upper Valley resident Mohsen Mahdawi is a threat to the community and ...
WCAX on MSN4h
Government presents claims to support detaining Mohsen Mahdawi
A new filing from the government makes damning accusations against detained student Mohsen Mahdawi that his attorneys say are ...
Federal government argues against release of Mohsen Mahdawi
Mahdawi is a Vermont resident and Palestinian activist. He was detained in Colchester in April at an immigration appointment.
Outside rural prison, Vermonters call for release of Palestinian student activist Mohsen Mahdawi
Vermonters gathered until rainy skies Wednesday night to protest the detention of Mohsen Mahdawi and other immigration ...
Palestinian student remains detained in Vermont with a hearing set for next week
A Palestinian man who led protests against the war in Gaza as a student at Columbia University and was arrested during an ...
Court extends order to keep Mohsen Mahdawi in Vermont
A federal judge has ordered that detained student activist Mohsen Mahdawi remain in Vermont, following an attempt to move him ...