Rümeysa Öztürk, a Turkish graduate student at Tufts University, has detailed her traumatic arrest by ICE agents on the streets of Somerville and the subsequent inhumane conditions she has faced in detention. In a recent court filing, she alleges inadequate medical care, including multiple asthma attacks, and describes the detention environment as "unsanitary, unsafe, and inhumane." The case has sparked widespread concern, with over 27 Jewish organizations filing an amicus brief in support of Öztürk, citing her detention as a violation of student free speech rights. Despite calls for her release, a Vermont federal judge recently denied a bail request, stating that more evidence is needed before ruling on her case. Protests have erupted at Tufts University, where Congressman Seth Moulton has compared ICE actions to those of oppressive regimes in history. Advocates continue to push for recognition of the conditions faced by Öztürk and similar detainees, emphasizing the impact on free speech and human rights.