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Turkish Tufts University student Rumeysa Ozturk to be released

Turkish Tufts University student Rumeysa Ozturk to be released

Summary

A federal judge ordered the release of Rumeysa Ozturk, a Turkish student at Tufts University, who was detained by US immigration officials. The judge found no evidence of violence against her and stated she met all release conditions.

Key Facts

  • Rumeysa Ozturk is a 30-year-old student at Tufts University.
  • She was arrested by US immigration officials in Massachusetts and held in Louisiana.
  • A federal judge ordered her release, stating there was no evidence of violence.
  • The ACLU represents Ms. Ozturk, and they welcomed her release.
  • Ms. Ozturk was accused of supporting Hamas, but only an opinion piece she wrote was presented as evidence.
  • The judge ruled she could travel freely between Massachusetts and Vermont.
  • Ms. Ozturk has asthma, which worsened during her detention.
  • The case is seen as part of a broader immigration crackdown on students supporting Palestine.
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