Momodou Taal

Momodou Taal, a Cornell University graduate student and activist, is risking it all amid a looming deportation threat due to his political speech. He discusses the chilling effects of U.S. immigration policies on international students and the mischaracterization of pro-Palestinian activism as antisemitism. Taal shares his harrowing experiences with law enforcement since challenging the Trump administration, emphasizing the emotional and physical toll of advocating for free speech and justice in an increasingly repressive environment.