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“Today I took the decision to leave the United States, free and with my head held high,” Taal posted on social media.
From Independent Journal Review
Momodou Taal, a Ph.D. student who had been suspended by the university after participating in pro-Palestinian protests, said he “took the decision to leave the United States.”
From The New York Times
A Cornell University student who participated in pro-Palestinian protests and was asked to surrender by U.S. immigration officials said on Monday he was leaving the United States, citing fear of dete...
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Foreign Student Protester Wanted By Trump DHS Ends Up Deporting Himself
A foreign student protester who celebrated the Oct. 7 massacre and repeatedly called for the downfall of the United States
Cornell student protester facing deportation says he’s leaving U.S. on his ‘own terms’
Momodou Taal, a citizen of the United Kingdom and Gambia, had asked a federal court to halt his detention, but said he didn't believe a legal ruling in his favor would guarantee his safety or ability to speak out.
Cornell Student Activist Fighting Deportation Has Left US
A Cornell University graduate student activist targeted by the Trump administration for deportation says he voluntarily left the country after losing a bid to block his removal.
Cornell Student Who Faced Deportation Says He Has Left U.S.
Momodou Taal, a Ph.D. student who had been suspended by the university after participating in pro-Palestinian protests, said he “took the decision to leave the United States.”
Pro-Palestinian protester on student visa among the first to self-deport
Momodou Taal, 31, had his visa revoked over anti-Israel activities and was suspended twice by Cornell last year for refusing to leave a campus encampment.
Cornell student targeted by Trump admin says he’s leaving US
Cornell University student Momodou Taal, whose visa was revoked over his involvement in pro-Palestinian campus protests, said he left the United States voluntarily on Monday after a judge declined
Pro-Palestinian Cornell Student to Leave US After Officials Asked for Surrender
A Cornell University student who participated in pro-Palestinian protests and was asked to surrender by U.S. immigration officials said on Monday he was leaving the United States, citing fear of detention and threats to his personal safety.
University student targeted by Trump leaves the US
A Cornell University graduate student who had his US visa revoked due to protest activities against Israel has chosen to leave the US rather than be deported. Momodou Taal, who is a joint citizen of the UK and The Gambia,
Cornell University PhD Student Leaves U.S. After Visa Is Revoked Over Palestine Protests
Momodou Taal, a dual Gambian and U.K. citizen working toward a PhD in Africana Studies at Cornell University, was facing suspension and the loss of his F-1 student visa because he had attended a pro-Palestine campus demonstration.
A pro-Israel group says it gave US list of protesters to deport, drawing alarm from students’ supporters
Hamas attacks in Israel and subsequent war in Gaza, Ross Glick’s inbox flooded with tips, photos, video and information about students and faculty members participating in pro-Palestinian protests on US college campuses.
UC student with Palestine flag arrested after police say he impeded opposing protest
A group of protesters gathered at the Hamilton County Justice Center Tuesday night to demand the student's release.
Immigration detentions of international students expand beyond protesters
Legal questions and controversy are growing about immigration enforcement against international students after ICE’s arrest of a Turkish MBA student, Doğukan Günaydin, at the University of Minnesota last Friday.
Princeton student cleared of assaulting cop while filming campus protest
David Piegaro faced a charge of simple assault after he was arrested last April for tangling with the university's head of campus security.
What We Know About the Detentions of Student Protesters
The Trump administration is looking to deport pro-Palestinian students who are legally in the United States, citing national security. Critics say that violates free speech protections.
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Swarthmore College Sanctions 15 Pro-Palestine Student Protesters
The sanctions are the latest escalation of Swarthmore’s targeting of anti-genocide protesters, students activists say.
Private groups work to identify and report pro-Palestinian student protesters for possible deportation
Some groups pushing for deportations say their focus is on students whose actions go beyond marching in protests, to those taking over campus buildings and inciting violence against Jewish
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Labor union protests in Boston, calling for Tufts student to be released from ICE custody
The Service Employees International Union rallied Tuesday in downtown Boston for the release of Tufts student Rümeysa Öztürk. Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and Attorney General Andrea Campbell attended.
Students, unions protest after ICE detains grad student
People gathered against the student’s detainment on the steps of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services building in downtown Minneapolis.
ICE says a University of Minnesota student’s visa was revoked for drunken driving, not protests
News of the student’s detention — and the lack of an official explanation — sparked student protests and expressions of concern from university and political leaders. Gov. Tim Walz told reporters Monday that he spoke with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem about it Friday and was still waiting for further details.
Threats to Harvard funding, arrested international students draw 200 protestors to campus
They began to congregate outside Harvard Yard around 2 p.m., with one organizer passing out “know your rights” cards.
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