Mohsen Mahadawi was detained by the immigration authority ICE two weeks ago, in connection with an inquiry in the process of obtaining citizenship.
Never give up the thought that justice will prevail, he says to people gathered outside a court in the state of Vermont after his release.
We stand up for humanity, since the rest of the world – not just Palestine – is watching us.
The man, who grew up in a refugee camp on the West Bank, came to the USA in 2014 and has a so-called green card, which grants permanent residence.
Together with Mahmoud Khalil, another Columbia student whose arrest has made big headlines, he has founded the Palestinian student organization Dar. He is an outspoken critic of Israel's warfare in Gaza and organized pro-Palestinian demonstrations on campus until last March.
Mahadawi is not charged with a crime. But President Donald Trump's administration wants to deport him, citing that his presence is considered a threat to the USA's security interests.
Now, Mohsen Mahadawi can return to New York to complete his studies and take his exam next month.
