Deportation Without Crime

The article reports on the arrest and detention of Palestinian activist Anas Al-Madhoun by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in New York. Al-Madhoun, a green card holder and married to a US citizen, was taken to a private detention facility in Louisiana. The World Socialist Web Site (WSWS) views Al-Madhoun's arrest as politically motivated and linked to his activism supporting Palestinian rights. They highlight his involvement in protests and organizing activities against the Israeli government and in solidarity with Palestine. The WSWS asserts that the government is targeting Al-Madhoun because of his political views, framing it as a violation of his First Amendment rights and an attack on democratic expression. The article details the legal challenges faced by Al-Madhoun, including previous attempts to deport him and ongoing immigration proceedings. It criticizes the role of ICE and the private detention system in targeting immigrants and activists. The WSWS calls for Al-Madhoun's immediate release and demands an end to the alleged political persecution of activists supporting Palestinian rights. It encourages readers to share the article and support Al-Madhoun. find the original article here: https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2025/03/13/fnea-m13.html