Brown University Doctor Deported to Lebanon Despite Judge's Order

Deportation of Dr. Rasha Alawa

• 📌 A prominent Brown University doctor, Dr. Rasha Alawa, was deported to Lebanon despite a judge's order to remain in the United States.
• ✈️ Dr. Alawa was attempting to re-enter the U.S. at Logan Airport after a family visit when the deportation occurred.

Government's Justification and CBP Actions

• 🏛️ According to a judge's order, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers were not informed of the judge's order prior to Dr. Alawa's removal.
• ⚠️ The government, through the Department of Homeland Security, stated they were not willingly disregarding the judge's order.
• 🇱🇧 Homeland Security alleges that Dr. Alawa traveled to Beirut to attend the funeral of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, who is accused of killing Americans.
• 📜 They claim that a visa is a privilege, not a right, and that her alleged actions justified her removal, regardless of whether she was visiting family as a friend claimed.
• ❌ Dr. Alawa has been deported from the United States.