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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.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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A Palestinian student arrested at US citizenship interview will stay in detention for now, ahead of a hearing next week
Attorneys for Mohsen Mahdawi and the Department of Justice presented oral arguments at a hearing before US District Judge Geoffrey Crawford on Wednesday as a large crowd of supporters gathered ...
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Sen. Peter Welch Meets With Columbia Activist Mohsen Mahdawi in Prison
Vermont Sen. Peter Welch (D) met with Columbia University activist Mohsen Mahdawi in a Vermont prison on Monday, where the ...
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 ...
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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.