Palestinian Activist Arrested by ICE Ahead of US Citizenship Interview

Arrest of Mosen at Citizenship Interview

• 🎯 Mosen, a Palestinian lawful permanent resident, attended a scheduled U.S. citizenship interview to finalize his naturalization process.
• ⛓️ Despite being a green card holder, he was arrested by ICE and Homeland Security at the Vermont immigration office.
• ⏱️ The arrest occurred shortly after his 11 AM appointment, with him being taken into custody by 12 PM and moved to an unmarked vehicle by 12:03 PM.

Suspected Reasons for Arrest

• ✊ The arrest is believed to be retaliation for exercising constitutional rights and protesting the war in Gaza, similar to other Columbia University students.
• 🗣️ There is a suspicion of a targeted campaign against students with viewpoints divergent from the current administration, supported by both the Trump and Biden administrations.
• 🕊️ Mosen is described as a proponent of peace, reconciliation, dialogue, and bridge-building between Jewish, Muslim, Christian, Palestinian, and Israeli communities.
• ⚠️ The naturalization interview was seen as a potential opportunity for government proximity to facilitate his abduction.