In a recent series of hearings, a federal appeals court is deliberating the cases of detained Tufts University students Rümeysa Öztürk and Mohsen Mahdawi, both facing potential deportation amidst allegations of supporting pro-Palestinian causes. Öztürk has raised alarms about the conditions in her Louisiana detention facility, citing deteriorating health due to asthma attacks exacerbated by her confinement. The Trump administration has urged the court to prevent the release of these students, questioning whether their First Amendment rights have been violated. The appeals court has yet to make an immediate decision regarding the transfer and release of the detained students, as discussions continue on the viability of their claims against detention practices and immigration policy.