Dr. Rasha Alawieh was deported to Lebanon despite holding a U.S. visa after allegedly admitting to supporting a Hezbollah leader. This action raises concerns following a federal judge’s order to delay her removal pending a hearing, which customs officials reportedly were not aware of at the time of her deportation.
Homeland Security announced on Monday that Dr. Rasha Alawieh, a Lebanese doctor deported to Lebanon, had “openly admitted” to supporting a Hezbollah leader and attending his funeral. Despite possessing a U.S. visa, her deportation occurred over the weekend, raising concerns after a federal judge intervened to halt her removal pending a hearing. Officials indicated that customs agents were unaware of the judge’s ruling prior to her deportation.
The deportation of Dr. Rasha Alawieh has triggered significant controversy, particularly given her prior legal status in the United States. The circumstances of her support for a Hezbollah leader and the subsequent actions of Homeland Security underline the complexities involved in cases of national security against the backdrop of immigration law.
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