The Trump administration is seeking to deport a Columbia student, Mohsen Mahdawi, due to his activities potentially undermining the Middle East peace process. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's memo justifies the move, citing a law that allows deportation of individuals who can be considered to hurt American foreign policy goals. Mahdawi, a legal permanent resident, was detained by Department of Homeland Security agents after showing up at an immigration services center in Vermont. The memo accuses Mahdawi of engaging in threatening rhetoric and intimidation of pro-Israeli bystanders, as well as undermining efforts to protect Jewish students from violence.