Russian Medical Researcher Detained at U.S. Immigration Facility

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
Russian medical researcher at Harvard University detained at Louisiana immigration facility after her visa was revoked due to undeclared frog embryo samples in her luggage. She is fighting deportation back to Russia for fear of persecution over her protests against the Ukraine war.

Key Points

  • Kseniia Petrova, a Russian medical researcher at Harvard University, had her visa revoked after frog embryo samples were found in her luggage.
  • She is fighting deportation back to Russia for fear of persecution due to her protests against the Ukraine war.
  • Petrova is awaiting a hearing before an immigration judge in Louisiana.
  • Her lawyer has filed a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security and CBP for improper visa revocation and detention.

Pros

  • The researcher is fighting deportation for fear of persecution in Russia.

Cons

  • The researcher's visa was revoked due to undeclared biological samples in her luggage.