Ramzi Kassem
Ramzi Kassem is a prominent civil rights attorney and a professor of law known for his work on issues related to immigration, national security, and civil liberties. He has been involved in high-profile cases advocating for the rights of individuals facing deportation and has criticized government actions that infringe upon First Amendment rights. Kassem represents Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist detained by ICE, arguing that Khalil’s arrest is a retaliation for his political speech and activism.
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Before he was tapped to serve as Mamdani’s chief counsel, Ramzi Kassem was a prominent civil rights attorney.
This is Muslim New York: artists, thinkers and politicos on defining a new era for the city | New York
United Kingdom· 2026-02-03
Ramzi Kassem, co-director of CLEAR, stated that the court's decision is a significant vindication of Mahmoud's rights.
Judge says government must release Columbia University protester Mahmoud Khalil
Canada· 2025-06-12
Ramzi Kassem is Yunseo Chung's lawyer who described the federal judge's ruling as sensible and fair.
el polémico arresto de una estudiante turca en EEUU por agentes enmascarados en plena calle
Uruguay· 2025-03-28
Ramzi Kassem called the New York federal judge's ruling 'sensible and fair' regarding his client Yunseo Chung.
Judge blocks government from arresting Columbia studentUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-26Chung's attorney Ramzi Kassem stated that Yunseo Chung no longer has to fear deportation by ICE.
'Nothing in record suggests danger': US judge blocks Trump admin's bid to deport Columbia University student
India· 2025-03-26
Ramzi Kassem is one of Khalil’s attorneys who commented on the judge's decision regarding the case transfer.
Mahmoud Khalil: Federal judge orders Palestinian activist’s case to be moved to New Jersey
United States· 2025-03-19
Ms Srinivasan's lawyer Ramzi Kassem told the Wall Street Journal that the government's statement was 'full of the falsehoods we've come to expect of DHS'.
US arrests second pro-Palestinian Columbia University protesterUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-15
Ramzi Kassem, Khalil's attorney, noted that Leavitt's allegations do not reflect the government's argument in court.
Mahmoud Khalil: Trump administration squeezes colleges over pro-Palestinian protests as activist remains detainedUnited States· 2025-03-14
Khalil’s lawyer Ramzi Kassem said in court that Khalil was identified, targeted, detained and is being processed for deportation on account of his advocacy for Palestinian rights.
Judge extends ban on Columbia student's deportation from US
Guyana· 2025-03-13
Ramzi Kassem is Khalil's lawyer who expressed concerns for Khalil's safety.
Mahmoud Khalil Latest News: 'Deport them too': Ilhan Omar's daughter slammed for promoting Mahmoud Khalil's fundraiserIndia· 2025-03-13
Ramzi Kassem, a member of Khalil’s legal team, criticized the government's justification for the detention.
US relies on rare foreign policy provision to try to deport Mahmoud Khalil | New YorkUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-13
Ramzi Kassem is an attorney for Khalil who expressed concerns about their lack of access to their client since his arrest.
Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil will remain in ICE detention in Louisiana after first court hearingUnited States· 2025-03-13