US Detains Indian Student Suri, Seeks Deportation Amid Allegations of Hamas Links

Badar Khan Suri, an Indian postdoctoral fellow at Georgetown University, is facing deportation after the Trump administration accused him of having ties to Hamas and spreading antisemitic propaganda on social media. The Department of Homeland Security's claims, which lack specific evidence, have raised concerns among legal experts and civil rights advocates about the justification for his detention. Suri, who is married to a U.S. citizen and specializes in peace and conflict studies, was arrested by federal agents outside his home in Virginia. Georgetown University has expressed support for Suri, stating it has not been informed of any illegal activities on his part. The case highlights ongoing tensions regarding the treatment of foreign students and activists under current immigration policies. Advocates argue that this reflects broader efforts to suppress dissent against U.S. foreign policy, particularly related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.