Doctor Deported Despite Court Order: US Defies Ruling, Sparks Outrage
Dr. Rasha Alawieh, a Brown Medicine assistant professor with a valid U.S. visa, was deported to Lebanon after being detained at Boston Logan International Airport for 36 hours upon her return from a family visit. This deportation occurred despite a federal judge’s order prohibiting her removal without notice and justification. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) maintains that arriving aliens must prove admissibility, while a court filing alleges willful disobedience of the judge’s order. A hearing is scheduled to address CBP’s actions and Dr. Alawieh’s immediate return.
John Q. Hosedrinker