Detention of Tufts University Student Sparks Outcry and Protests
The recent arrest of Rumeysa Öztürk, a Turkish PhD student at Tufts University, by ICE agents has ignited significant protests and concerns regarding immigration policies. Advocates and lawmakers, including Senator Elizabeth Warren, are calling for her release after she was detained for allegedly expressing pro-Palestine views. Reports indicate that her visa was revoked linked to her activism, contributing to rising fears among international students about similar actions. Over 1,000 protesters rallied in support of Öztürk, highlighting her detention as a stark reflection of a broader immigration crackdown under the Trump administration. Surveillance footage capturing the moment of her arrest has further fueled calls for accountability and raised alarms about civil liberties in academic spaces.
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