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Sophie Hurwitz
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Reporting Fellow, Mother Jones
Brooklyn, Saint Louis
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Biography
Freelance journalist, published at Teen Vogue, the St. Louis American, the Nation, Polygon, VICE, Huffington Post, Verywell Mind, Xtra Magazine, the Verge, them, The Contemporary, New Voices, and others. Formerly staff education reporter at the St. Louis American. Wellesley College graduate, class of 2021.
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By Sophie Hurwitz Verified| Mother Jones Verified A Louisiana immigration judge ruled Friday that recent Columbia graduate and Palestine activist Mahmoud Khalil can be deported—even though Khalil has a green card, is a lawful permanent resident, and has not been charged with any crimes. The judge gave Khalil’s attorneys until April 23 to ask for a stay of the deportation. There is a separate case in federal court in New Jersey still ongoing over whether Khalil’s arrest on March 8th violated his First Amendment rights.
By Sophie Hurwitz Verified, Julia Métraux Verified| Mother Jones Verified In the ten days since Tufts University PhD student Rümeysa Öztürk was detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, her lawyers say their client has had three asthma attacks. During that time, according to three Democratic Senators and Öztürk’s lawyers, ICE has not provided the detained student her inhaler, or other medication required by law.
By Sophie Hurwitz Verified| Mother Jones Verified On Tuesday afternoon, a federal judge in New York’s Northern District heard opening arguments in the case of Momodou Taal v. Trump. Neither party was present in the courtroom—in large part because Trump’s Department of Homeland Security has been trying to find Taal for days, reportedly staking out his home and entering his university’s campus.
Company Info
Mother Jones
Mother Jones is a nonprofit news organization based in San Francisco, with additional offices in Washington, D.C., and New York. Founded in 1976 and named after labor organizer Mary Harris Jones, it specializes in investigative journalism. The organization covers a variety of topics, including politics, environmental issues, human rights, and social justice. Mother Jones publishes a bi-monthly print magazine featuring in-depth reporting and commentary. It also offers extensive digital content, including daily news articles and long-form features on its website. The organization maintains a strong presence on social media platforms and produces multimedia content to engage a wider audience. Known for its commitment to investigative reporting, Mother Jones focuses on stories that may be overlooked by other media outlets, aiming to inspire change and combat misinformation.
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