Archive · 19 May 2025
Scholar Badar Khan Suri Released, Recounts Jail Ordeal, Palestine Support
Badar Khan Suri, an Indian-origin professor, was held in jail for over a month.
He was arrested due to his father-in-law's ties to Hamas and claims of spreading propaganda, but a judge ruled the arrest violated his rights.
Suri describes a harsh detention and says he doesn't regret supporting Palestine or marrying his Palestinian wife.
He was particularly worried about his children, including his nine-year-old son.
Despite his experience, he views his support for Palestine as something to be proud of.
Badar Khan Suri, an Indian-origin scholar, was released from ICE custody after more than a month.
Suri was arrested due to his father-in-law’s connections to Hamas and alleged propaganda.
A judge ruled Suri's detention violated his First and Fifth Amendment rights.
Suri described his detention as harsh and Kafkaesque.
Suri said he does not regret supporting Palestine or marrying a Palestinian.
- Who
- Badar Khan Suri, his wife Mapheze Saleh, and his family.
- What
- Badar Khan Suri, an Indian-origin scholar, was released from ICE custody.
- When
- After over a month of detention.
- Where
- United States detention center.
- Why
- Suri was arrested because of his father-in-law's association with Hamas and alleged promotion of propaganda, but the court found his detention illegal.
Suri's Perspective
Government's Perspective
Reason for Detention
Suri's Perspective
There was no valid reason; his detention violated his rights.
Government's Perspective
Suri was a flight risk and potential security threat due to his connections.
- Name
- Badar Khan Suri
- Profession
- Postdoctoral scholar, Professor
- Detention Duration
- Over a month
- Reason for arrest
- Father-in-law's connection to Hamas; alleged spreading of propaganda
- Judge's Ruling
- Detention violated First and Fifth Amendments