Graduate student Rumeysa Ozturk from Tufts University has been detained by ICE, sparking outrage and concern among the academic community. Ozturk, who was pursuing a degree in political science, was taken into custody by federal agents on Wednesday.
According to reports, Ozturk, who is originally from Turkey, was detained for alleged visa violations. In a video released by CBS News, Ozturk can be seen being escorted away by ICE agents outside her apartment building.
This incident has reignited conversations about the treatment of international students in the United States and the powers of immigration enforcement agencies. Ozturk's friends and colleagues at Tufts have expressed shock and dismay over her detention, describing her as a dedicated student and passionate advocate for social justice.
In a statement, the university called for Ozturk's release and urged authorities to reconsider her case. This comes just weeks after another graduate student from the University of Minnesota was detained by ICE under similar circumstances, raising concerns about the targeting of students in higher education. As the story continues to unfold, the fate of Rumeysa Ozturk remains uncertain.
Category: U.S.
Published on: 2025-03-29 21:56:55
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