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Judge Orders Georgetown Academic Released From Immigration Detention

Last updated: May 14, 2025 12:25 pm
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A federal judge made a landmark ruling on Wednesday, ordering the immediate release of Badar Khan Suri, a postdoctoral fellow at Georgetown University who had been detained in an immigration facility in Texas for two months. Judge Patricia Giles of the Eastern District of Virginia criticized the government for failing to provide evidence justifying Mr. Suri’s detention and for not proving any statements he made posed a threat to U.S. interests.

Mr. Suri, an Indian national, was released without bond and only required to return to Virginia and attend court proceedings. The judge rejected the government’s claims that he posed a flight risk or needed GPS monitoring. This case has raised concerns about freedom of expression, as Mr. Suri, along with other individuals like Mahmoud Khalil, Mohsen Mahdawi, Rumeysa Ozturk, and Momodou Taal, were targeted by the Trump administration for their pro-Palestinian activism.

Despite not being charged with any crime, Mr. Suri faced detention due to his advocacy for peace and conflict resolution. His arrest was believed to be punitive and a violation of his First Amendment rights. His lawyers argued that he was targeted because of his wife’s background, who is of Palestinian descent. The judge emphasized that the First Amendment protects both citizens and noncitizens, and ordered the government not to attempt to re-detain Mr. Suri without prior notice.

The case against Mr. Suri stemmed from a determination made by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, citing potential foreign policy consequences. However, the government failed to provide details of this memo to the judge. Mr. Suri’s arrest in March led to his detention in multiple facilities before being held at the Prairieland Detention Center in Alvarado. His supporters, including colleagues and students from Georgetown, have been closely following the case.

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Other foreign academics, like Mohsen Mahdawi from Columbia University, have also faced detention for their pro-Palestinian activism. The court has been critical of the government’s actions and has scheduled trials to address First Amendment concerns. The decision to release Mr. Suri marks a significant victory for freedom of expression and the protection of constitutional rights for all individuals, regardless of their citizenship status.

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