Samah Sisay
Samah Sisay is a civil rights attorney known for her advocacy on behalf of marginalized communities, particularly in cases involving freedom of speech and immigrant rights. She is part of the legal team representing Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist facing deportation due to his pro-Palestinian activism. Sisay's work often intersects with issues of social justice and the First Amendment, highlighting the complexities of free speech in the context of national security and political dissent.
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Samah Sisay is Mahmoud Khalil's lawyer who stated that the government moved him to Louisiana to avoid having the case heard in New York.
US seeks to deport pro-Palestinian Georgetown University academic - World
Pakistan· 2025-03-20
Samah Sisay is Khalil's lawyer who stated that the government transferred him to Louisiana to avoid a hearing in New York or New Jersey.
Juiz rejeita tentativa de Trump de barrar recurso de estudante palestino preso nos EUA e transfere caso para outro tribunal; entenda
Brazil· 2025-03-20
Mr Khalil's lawyer Samah Sisay stated that the government moved him to Louisiana to avoid having the case heard in New York or New Jersey.
Judge orders Mahmoud Khalil's case transferred from Louisiana to New Jersey
United Kingdom· 2025-03-19
Samah Sisay accused the White House of victimizing her client, Mahmoud Khalil, for political ends.
A graduate’s arrest and Trump’s ‘pincer attack’ on higher education | US universitiesUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-16
Samah Sisay is Khalil's lawyer who criticized the US government's claims about his threat level.
Columbia graduate detained by Ice was respected British government employee | Mahmoud KhalilUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-13
Samah Sisay is part of Mahmoud Khalil's legal team, arguing that his arrest is about punishing pro-Palestinian activism.
Free Speech Hypocrites: How pro-Palestine supporter Mahmoud Khalil exposed Donald Trump and Elon Musk | World News
India· 2025-03-13
