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Immigration judge blocks deportation of Columbia anti-Israel agitator

Immigration judge blocks deportation of Columbia anti-Israel agitator

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Wednesday, February 18, 2026 12:38:45 PM UTC

Judge Nina Froes blocked the deportation of Mohsen Mahdawi after government attorneys failed to properly certify evidence against the Columbia University protest leader.

Anders Hagstrom is a reporter with Fox News Digital covering national politics and major breaking news events. Send tips to Anders.Hagstrom@Fox.com, or on X: @Hagstrom_Anders.

"I am grateful to the court for honoring the rule of law and holding the line against the government’s attempts to trample on due process," Mahdawi said in a statement.. "This decision is an important step towards upholding what fear tried to destroy: the right to speak for peace and justice."

Department of Homeland Security spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin condemned the ruling on Tuesday, saying the Trump administration remains committed to removing Mahdawi's visa.

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