Trump, I am not afraid of you: Freed Columbia student Mahdawi
In a bold statement, Palestinian activist and Columbia University student Mohsen Mahdawi has sent a clear message to President Donald Trump and his administration after his release from US immigration custody. Mahdawi’s release came after a judge ruled that he should be free on bail to challenge the Trump administration’s efforts to deport him.
Mahdawi’s release is a significant victory for the 24-year-old student, who had been detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) since March 2019. During his detention, Mahdawi faced numerous challenges, including being held in solitary confinement and denied access to legal counsel.
However, Mahdawi’s determination and courage did not waver, and he continued to fight for his right to remain in the United States. In a powerful statement, released after his release, Mahdawi sent a clear message to President Trump and his administration.
“I am saying it clear and loud to President Donald Trump and his cabinet: I am not afraid of you,” Mahdawi said. “I am not afraid of your ICE agents, your lawyers, or your courts. I am not afraid of your attempts to silence me, intimidate me, or deport me. I am not afraid of you because I know that my story is not unique, and that there are thousands of others like me who are fighting for their rights and their freedom.”
Mahdawi’s statement is a testament to his unwavering commitment to his values and his determination to continue fighting for justice and human rights. As a Palestinian activist, Mahdawi has been a vocal critic of the Israeli occupation and has worked tirelessly to promote peace and justice in the Middle East.
Throughout his detention, Mahdawi has faced numerous challenges, including being denied access to legal counsel and being held in solitary confinement. Despite these challenges, Mahdawi has continued to fight for his rights, using his platform to raise awareness about the plight of migrants and refugees in the United States.
Mahdawi’s release is a significant victory for the millions of migrants and refugees who are fighting for their rights in the United States. His determination and courage have inspired countless others to continue fighting for their freedom and their human rights.
The Trump administration’s attempts to deport Mahdawi are part of a larger trend of xenophobia and anti-immigrant sentiment that has been on the rise in the United States. However, Mahdawi’s release is a reminder that the fight for human rights and social justice is far from over.
As Mahdawi’s message to President Trump and his cabinet makes clear, the struggle for justice and human rights is not a fight between individuals or groups, but rather a fight for the fundamental rights and freedoms of all people. Mahdawi’s release is a victory for the millions of migrants and refugees who are fighting for their rights in the United States, and a reminder that the fight for justice and human rights will continue until all people are treated with dignity and respect.
