In a significant development, a US federal judge has issued a temporary halt on the deportation of Indian academic Badar Khan Suri, who was detained over suspected links to Hamas. Suri’s legal representatives assert that he is being singled out due to his academic pursuits and social media presence. Of note is that Suri’s spouse is a US national known for her vocal criticism of the Israeli administration. Notably, no concrete proof of any illicit activities has been presented against Suri, and he possesses a legitimate visa permitting his stay in the United States.