Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian student activist and co-founder of Columbia's Palestinian Student Society, was arrested during his US citizenship interview. He has been critical of Israel's military operation in Gaza and accused them of genocide. His detention is part of an immigration crackdown by the Trump administration. Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders has called for his release and for him to be afforded due process. In a separate case, Judge Sessions is questioning the Trump administration's refusal to release Turkish student Rumeysa Ozturk from custody.