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