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Hundreds of people gather on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 in Somerville, Mass. to demand the release of Rumeysa Ozturk, a Turkish student at Tufts University, who was arrested by federal agents Tuesday night. (AP Photo/Michael Casey) Individuals with connections to American universities, many of whom have supported pro-Palestinian causes, have been detained as part of the Trump administration's strict immigration measures. President Trump and other officials have labeled protesters as "pro-Hamas" after the militant group attacked Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. Protesters, however, insist their actions criticize Israel’s conduct in Gaza. The administration has invoked a rarely used law that permits the Secretary of State to revoke visas from noncitizens deemed threats to US foreign policy, leading to...

Tufts University PhD student Rumeysa Ozturk detained by federal authorities amid rising concerns. (AP Photo) Tufts University PhD student Rumeysa Ozturk, a Turkish national, was detained by federal authorities on March 25, 2025, while walking near her apartment in Somerville, Massachusetts. Ozturk, a psychology student, was headed to an Iftar dinner when she was arrested by plainclothes immigration officers. Her detention has raised concerns about US immigration practices, academic freedom, and the treatment of international students.The arrest has become a point of controversy, especially as Ozturk's legal team and family maintain that her detention is linked to her vocal support of Palestinian rights. As reported by CNN, Ozturk's arrest was sudden, and she was physically restrained by of...

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A look at who has been detained or deported in a US crackdown on mostly pro-Palestinian protesters – The Times of India

Know the details about Tufts University PhD student Rumeysa Ozturk, detained by federal authorities – The Times of India