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July 21, 2026
Appeals Court Reverses Release of Activist Mohsen Mahdawi, Allowing for Re-Arrest
- The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a lower court's decision to release Mohsen Mahdawi, a pro-Palestinian activist, citing judicial overreach.
- The appeals court's ruling does not address the merits of Mahdawi's claims of unconstitutional targeting, which he can pursue after exhausting immigration court options.
- Mahdawi, who was previously detained during a citizenship interview, is appealing an order of removal issued against him.
5 Sources
- U.S. appeals court overturns order releasing pro-Palestinian protester MahdawiJul 21, 2026 at 2:23 PM · Reuters
- Appeals court overturns release order for foreign student arrested in VermontJul 21, 2026 at 4:00 PM · The Hill
- US appeals court overturns ruling that freed Columbia activist Mohsen MahdawiJul 21, 2026 at 7:17 PM · Independent
- Appeals court reverses decision that freed pro-Palestinian Columbia activist Mohsen MahdawiJul 22, 2026 at 12:15 AM · CNN
- Appeals court reverses decision that released pro-Palestinian Columbia activist Mohsen MahdawiJul 22, 2026 at 1:27 AM · The Guardian