Doctor at Brown University deported to Lebanon despite US judge’s order
A Rhode Island doctor who is an assistant professor at Brown University’s medical school has been deported to Lebanon even though a judge had issued an order blocking the U.S. visa holder’s immediate removal from the country,
Judge orders U.S. Customs officials into court to answer for RI doctor's deportation.
Judge Leo T. Sorokin is ordering U.S. Customs and Border officials into court to answer why they deported Dr. Rasha Alawieh.
Brown University Professor Deported Despite Valid Visa And Judge's Order: Lawyers
A representative for Customs and Border Protection told HuffPost, "Arriving aliens bear the burden of establishing admissibility to the United States."
Brown Medicine professor, doctor deported to Lebanon despite having valid visa, court filings claim
A doctor and professor was deported after returning from a trip to Lebanon despite having a valid U.S. visa, according to a court petition filed on her behalf.
Brown Medicine doctor deported despite federal court order. What we know.
A court order that would have delayed the deportation of Dr. Rasha Alawieh was issued while her plane was on the tarmac, but it took off anyway.
Judge demands explanation after R.I. doctor deported despite court order
US District Court Judge Sorokin wants to know why immigration officials sent a R.I. Hospital kidney doctor to Lebanon after he ordered that she not be moved without 48 hours' notice.
Brown University Professor Is Deported Despite a Judge’s Order
Dr. Rasha Alawieh, a kidney transplant specialist and Brown University professor who had a valid visa, was expelled in apparent defiance of a court order.
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