Indian student deported from US over alleged Hamas support

Ranjani Srinivasan, a 37-year-old Indian student at Columbia University, fled the U.S. after her student visa was revoked on March 5. The Department of State cited her alleged support for Hamas as the reason for the revocation. Srinivasan expressed concerns about the dangers of political speech on social media, fearing it could lead to accusations of terrorism. She left the U.S. for Canada on March 11 after her visa was revoked, amid a crackdown on foreign nationals involved in pro-Palestinian protests. Her legal issues began last year when she was arrested during a police operation at Columbia, although her case was later dismissed. Columbia University has become a focal point for government actions against campus activism.