Georgetown Professor Released After Months in ICE Detention

Alvarado, Texas—In a significant development, Georgetown University professor Badar Khan Suri was released from federal custody on May 14, 2025, after months of detention by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Suri, an Indian national in the U.S. on an academic visa, was arrested on March 17. The Department of Homeland Security accused him of spreading Hamas propaganda, a claim his lawyers vehemently deny. Upon his release, Suri stated, "Just because I'm married to a Palestinian or I have sympathies to Palestinians, they put me like this, but I have no vengeance, nothing against anyone. I'm happy." Suri's release followed a judge's order, highlighting concerns about due process and the targeting of individuals based on perceived political affiliations. His case underscores the ongoing debate surrounding immigration policies and the rights of foreign nationals in the United States. The positive outcome offers a glimmer of hope for those advocating for fair treatment within the immigration system.