Momodou Taal
Momodou Taal is a doctoral candidate in Africana Studies at Cornell University and a dual citizen of the United Kingdom and The Gambia. He has emerged as a prominent voice in pro-Palestinian protests, advocating for freedom of speech and expression in the context of ongoing tensions surrounding Israel and Palestine. Taal is currently facing the imminent threat of deportation due to his activism, which has drawn the attention of federal law enforcement. His legal battle highlights concerns over First Amendment rights and the chilling effects of government actions on dissenting voices in academic settings.
Born on Jan 01, 1992 (33 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 7 | 5.29 | 0.21% | +20% | 67,886,011 | 168,811 | $2,700,000 | 6,714$ |
| United States | 6 | 5.17 | 0.14% | +20% | 331,002,651 | 558,785 | $21,000,000 | 35,451$ |
| India | 3 | 5.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 1,380,004,385 | 1,572,356 | $2,900,000 | 3,304$ |
| Canada | 2 | 5.50 | 0.10% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 37,797 | $1,700,000 | 1,691$ |
| Israel | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 9,216,900 | 4,030 | $400,000 | 175$ |
| Peru | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 32,971,846 | 14,819 | $230,000 | 103$ |
| Uruguay | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 3,473,730 | 1,805 | $54,000 | 28$ |
| South Africa | 1 | 5.00 | 0.36% | +0% | 59,308,690 | 211,817 | $350,000 | 1,250$ |
| Totals | 22 | 1,921,869,451 | 2,570,220 | $29,334,000 | 48,716$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United States:
Momodou Taal, a Cornell University international graduate student, dismissed his case against the Trump administration on Monday after he was threatened with deportation.
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India:
Momodou Taal is a Cornell University student who sued President Donald Trump and claimed he left the country after losing faith in the system.
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United Kingdom:
Momodou Taal, a doctoral candidate in Africana studies, has participated in pro-Palestinian protests and is leaving the US due to fear of detention.
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United Kingdom:
Momodou Taal, a Cornell University graduate student, had his US visa revoked due to protest activities against Israel and chose to leave the US rather than be deported.
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United States:
Momodou Taal, a doctoral candidate in Africana Studies, is leaving the United States voluntarily after a judge declined to block his deportation due to his involvement in pro-Palestinian protests.
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India:
Momodou Taal, a Cornell University doctoral student, lost his visa after participating in campus protests and is seeking judicial intervention.
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United Kingdom:
Momodou Taal was arrested for protesting about the war in Gaza.
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Peru:
Momodou Taal, a doctoral student at Cornell University, is mentioned as another student facing deportation under similar circumstances.
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United Kingdom:
Taal, a dual British and Gambian citizen studying at Cornell University, has gone into hiding after receiving a summons from ICE.
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South Africa:
Momodou Taal was requested to surrender to US immigration authorities.
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