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‘An opportunity to stand even firmer for justice’: Mohsen Mahdawi, GS ’25, SIPA ’27, reflects on year since his ICE detainment

Mahdawi, a high-profile Palestinian activist, sat down with Spectator to discuss his continued commitment to activism, his worldview, and his return to Columbia amid his ongoing court cases.

By Lukas Roybal / Columbia Daily Spectator

“I returned to Columbia, and to SIPA specifically, because I believe in my heart that there is a path towards peace, and that is through justice,” Mahdawi said.

By Daksha Pillai and Ushoshi Das • April 17, 2026 at 2:48 AM

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