Mohsen Mahdawi, a 34-year-old U.S. permanent resident who was raised in a refugee camp in the West Bank, was detained during his April 14 naturalization interview in Vermont.

Speaking to NPR in his first media interview since his detention, lawful permanent U.S. resident Mohsen Mahdawi finds peace in meditation and hopes "America will fulfill its promise."

A judge in Vermont has ordered the release of Columbia student Mohsen Mahdawi from federal immigration custody after being detained on April 14 during his naturalization interview. NBC News’ Danny Cevallos explains the judge’s decision behind the release.