Release of Rumeysa Ozturk, a Turkish Tufts University Ph.D. student

Federal judge orders immediate release of Turkish Tufts University Ph.D. student, Rumeysa Ozturk, detained for an op-ed critical of Israel, citing violation of free speech rights. Judge says detention could chill speech of noncitizens.

Release of Rumeysa Ozturk

Turkish student at Tufts University, Rumeysa Ozturk, was arrested by federal agents but ordered to be released by a federal judge in Vermont due to lack of evidence. Her arrest and detention were likely in retaliation for an op-ed criticizing her school leaders' response to the Israel-Hamas war. The Trump administration's attempt to deport her and other pro-Palestinian activists has faced legal setbacks.

Tufts University student Rumeysa Ozturk's detention by ICE

Tufts University student Rumeysa Ozturk was granted bail by a federal judge in Vermont after being detained by ICE. The judge cited due process and First Amendment concerns. Ozturk is not a U.S. citizen and is on a student visa. ACLU represented her in court.

Immigration Detention of Turkish Tufts University Student

Turkish Tufts University student detained by immigration authorities amid allegations of supporting Hamas; federal appeals court pauses judge's order to bring her back to New England for hearings on constitutional rights violations.

Detention of Tufts University Student Rumeysa Ozturk

Tufts University student Rumeysa Ozturk was detained by federal agents and cannot be deported without a court order. She was accused of supporting Hamas, but her lawyers filed a complaint to stop her deportation.

Detention of Turkish Student in the U.S.

Turkish doctoral student Rumeysa Ozturk was detained by U.S. Department of Homeland Security agents in Somerville, sparking outcry over perceived government retaliation. Many were concerned about law enforcement agents wearing masks during the arrest, with some likening it to a kidnapping.

Tufts University student detention by federal agents

Top Democrats call for release of Tufts University student detained by federal agents due to her political views. Department of Homeland Security claims she supported Hamas, a terrorist organization. Legal team argues she had a valid visa status. Democrats demand answers and full due process in the case.

Alleged Arrest of Tufts University Student by Immigration Agents

Senator Chris Murphy accuses President Trump of invoking quasi-martial law after the arrest of a Tufts University graduate student by immigration agents. The student, Rumeysa Ozturk, a Turkish national on an academic visa, was detained near her home for alleged ties to Hamas.

Detention of Tufts University Graduate Student by Federal Authorities

Tufts University graduate student, Rumeysa Ozturk, was detained by federal authorities while on her way to break her Ramadan fast with friends. She was apprehended for allegedly supporting Hamas, a foreign terrorist organization. Ozturk's lawyer is unaware of her whereabouts, and no charges have been filed against her. The university president confirmed her detention and stated that her visa status was terminated.