A US Judge blocks the deportation of an Indian Scholar Badar Khan Suri Over Alleged Hamas Links

U.S. Judge Halts Deportation of Indian Scholar Badar Khan Suri Over Alleged Hamas Ties

Written by: Supriya Kadu

Edited by: Pinky Deshmukh

Last Updated: March 21, 2025

Summary: A US judge ruled against the deportation of Indian researcher Badar Khan Suri accused of ties with Hamas.

A judge in the US has temporarily blocked the deportation of Indian researcher Badar Khan Suri who was accused of having ties with Hamas, due to lack of evidence.

This decision was made after the authorities tried to expel Suri from the country because of his alleged ties with terrorist groups. However, his deportation was canceled by the court due to insufficient evidence against him to be inconclusive.

Two months into US President Donald Trump's new term, academics have grown more concerned that freedom of speech and study is being violated. This is seen in the imprisonment of Georgetown University Washington DC postdoctoral researcher Badar Khan Suri.

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) also supported Suri's case and filed an emergency motion to halt the deportation. According to the organization, Suri is being held at a Louisiana immigration detention facility.

Suri was in the US on a research visa and has denied any involvement with Hamas, saying that the accusations were false and politically motivated. According to his legal team, he has no criminal records and has significantly contributed to the field of study.

There’s an ongoing debate on this case with some officials calling for strict immigration policies, while others are arguing that due process must be upheld. The ruling could be appealed by the US government, and other court cases are anticipated.

As his case progresses, Suri is still in the United States. We'll provide further updates as things progress.