A federal judge in Vermont has ordered the release of Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian activist and Columbia University student, who was arrested by immigration authorities during a U.S. citizenship interview. Mahdawi, a legal permanent resident for a decade, had been in custody at the Northwest State Correctional Facility in St. Albans since April 14. The … Continue reading Vermont Judge Orders Release of Palestinian Activist Detained During U.S. Citizenship Interview