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There is a screenshot of a misleading X post from a user with the username “@storm1news” that reads: “HOLY SH*T The leader of Columbia University’s Protests was Arrested at his Citizenship interview He’s now getting DEPORTED out of America THIS IS SUCH AN EPIC MIC DROP” There is an image from the video of man being led into a black vehicle by law enforcement officers.

Video of Columbia Student Mohsen Mahdawi’s Arrest is From 2025

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This post implies that Mohsen Mahdawi was recently arrested and is in custody. 

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The video in this post showing the arrest of Columbia student and pro-Palestinian activist Mohsen Mahdawi is from April 14th, 2025. 

Mahdawi, a permanent resident, was detained by immigration officers while attending his naturalization interview to become a citizen, but was released from custody 16 days later.  

He is not currently in ICE custody, and his legal team is appealing a removal order.      

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