A Tufts University graduate student from Turkey, Rumeysa Ozturk, found herself in a legal battle after being detained by federal authorities in late March. U.S. District Judge Denise Casper ruled that Ozturk cannot be deported until the court determines if it has jurisdiction over her case. The Trump administration has until April 1 to respond to an updated complaint filed by Ozturk’s lawyers.
Judge Casper’s decision came after Ozturk was accused by the Department of Homeland Security of supporting Hamas, the group responsible for attacks on Israel in October 2023. The case draws parallels to that of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian graduate student at Columbia University, who faced similar accusations. Khalil’s deportation was paused following a judge’s ruling to address jurisdictional concerns.
President Trump’s administration has been firm on its stance against anti-Semitism on college campuses, as shown by executive orders. Columbia University saw significant demonstrations against Israel’s actions in Gaza, with some turning anti-Semitic. Trump has criticized these protests, suggesting many involved are “paid agitators” rather than genuine students.
Ozturk’s legal team filed a petition for her release after she was detained outside her Somerville, Massachusetts, residence on March 25. She was then transferred to an ICE detention center in Louisiana, a move that government lawyers claimed occurred before a 48-hour notice requirement was imposed. Her family and lawyer expressed frustration over the lack of communication during her transfer.
Ozturk’s attorney, Mahsa Khanbabai, called for her immediate release, emphasizing her role as a student and community member. Ozturk previously co-wrote an article in the Tufts Daily, urging the university to cut financial ties with Israel. The piece criticized the Tufts president’s response to student resolutions that condemned Israel’s military actions.
Her lawyers argue that her detention violates her rights to free speech and due process. Carol Rose from the ACLU of Massachusetts stated that individuals should not face arrest or deportation for political views, emphasizing the legality of expressing ideas. The legal battle over Ozturk’s status highlights ongoing tensions surrounding free speech and immigration policies.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the revocation of Ozturk’s student visa, citing over 300 similar actions taken. Rubio emphasized the visa’s purpose: to study, not to engage in activism that disrupts campuses. According to Rubio, countries have the right to control who they allow as visitors.
Tufts University President Sunil Kumar informed the campus community that the university was unaware of Ozturk’s arrest beforehand. Kumar assured that no information was shared with federal authorities prior to her detention. The situation has sparked conversations about university involvement and student rights in politically charged situations.
The Epoch Times attempted to reach both ICE and Ozturk’s legal team for comments, but no response was received by the time of publication. Ozturk’s case remains a significant point of discussion, particularly in conservative circles. The implications of her case could influence future interactions between university policies and federal immigration actions.
As the legal process unfolds, the case of Rumeysa Ozturk is being watched closely by those concerned with immigration policy and student activism. Her situation also reflects broader challenges faced by international students in the U.S. navigating complex legal and political landscapes. The outcome will likely impact how similar cases are handled moving forward.
In the broader context, this case fits into ongoing debates about free speech on college campuses. Conservatives argue that universities should maintain order and not allow protests to devolve into unlawful activities. They also suggest that visa policies should be strictly enforced to maintain national security.
Ozturk’s arrest and the allegations against her have drawn attention to the balance between security and individual rights. Supporters of the Trump administration’s stance argue that strict measures are necessary to prevent harmful activities. Critics, however, worry about potential overreach and the impact on academic environments.
Discussions continue as students and faculty at various universities watch the developments in Ozturk’s case. The situation underscores the importance of understanding the legal rights and responsibilities of international students. The case also serves as a reminder of the ongoing tensions between different political ideologies on college campuses.
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They serve Satan! Just another Enemy within! And any Judge that doesn’t see or admit this has to GO TOO!
It’s right in the U.S. Constitution!
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When ENOUGH is ENOUGH, I recommend ‘The President of The United States’ should IGNORE, not COMPLY with anything these radical, politicized, wannabe president, faux judges decree. What they gunna do, send the Marshals to take on the Secret Service? Tell’em all to SHOVE IT where the sun don’t shine! As John Stossel would say, “GIVE ME A BREAK.”
If it has to come to that it could be the remedy or “the straw that breaks the camel’s back!”
That Muslim terrorist Sympathizer should be removed by force and send the Anti-American Communist POS, with the Muslim to Iran.
That Communist hack loves violence and murder against the American Citizens,, and doesn’t try to conceal it.!
That’s the reason why Communist Democrats show their support of Anti-American violent protesters and support Hamas to destroy America and Isreal allowing all Evil to take over the World.!
And stupid people who vote for Communist Democrats thinks they’re trying to save Democracy.
America really has alot of stupid dumbasses living here.
If it’s a Mozlem, it’s a National threat. Deport the rag-heads.
Michael, spot-on and that is the crux of the matter that is creating all this instability and battle of wits here in America, and I couldn’t agree with you more! Trump came along back in 2016 with “Make America Great Again” or actually what was needed to change the horrible collision course that the US had been on with “bending to foreign interests and even America’s enemies” as some kind of ‘good thing’ when it is “absolutely the opposite and geared toward ultimately destroying America,” through first ‘indoctrination and then planting activists and even judges’ throughout the American society and system of governance! Which we now see has happened with these ‘left-wing even commie judges’ in lower courts get away with “throwing a monkey wrench” into ‘the President’s new administration’s great efforts to change course’ before it’s too late!
My anger is, how “this was allowed to get as deeply embedded for as long as it has been” and I’ve said for years “how those 8 years of Obama were the darkest and most vile years in modern times” turning out to be a “complete betrayal to our nation and Citizens, an attack from within the system!” Let’s face it anyone with a half a clue should have been aware during those years that something horrible was happening when people like the Clinton’s, Soros, Schiff, Schumer, Pelosi, Biden and of course Obama along with many others that were actually pulling such seditious, treacherous traitorous acts or stunts that they did; but nobody gets arrested or prosecuted for it!
While this was happening they also “gave the green light to any and all comers who hate America and Freedom” who belong to actual “enemy combatant groups like Hamas, ISIS, Al-Qaeda, CCP” and on and on to just get their way and “infiltrate or sabotage America” in any way they can; so they have been! Now we have these “enabled enemies” like this one pulling punches with a wicked attitude to boot! All of which has to change and soon! “No more dropping the ball or deflection of the truth to the American Citizenry” and as many as can “must wake up and smell the coffee” or they and all us will lose this country to the enemy!
God help us in Jesus’ name to overcome all adversaries!
agreed 1,000%.
The over 600 District Court Judges are …NOT Federal Judges. District Courts are …NOT even in the US Constitution. They were created …by Congress!
Soon MANY Feral Marxist District Courts will be ELIMINATED …by Congress!!
Charlie, Speaker Johnson let President Trump down on Tuesday when the majority of the Republicans were to vote on President Trump’s bill to eliminate the power over the President, of those Communist Democrat Judges, when he and many Rino Republicans sided with the Communist Democrats to take a vacation.
Giving them (Democraps) a win over Trump’s bill. So it seems Johnson is just smoke and mirrors being a Rino to begin with.
He needs to be removed Immediately.
Brother Michael; I totally agree, and I’m a conservative American that saw Mike Johnson as nothing but a weasel of a man from the get-goes straight out of the gate, with his hidden agenda, which was to support the Deep State as just another RINO! Didn’t see one IOTA of him being an example of virtue and strength; he’s a two-faced weak sister of a man, which I use that term man quite loosely in this case!
I feel the same way Lawrence, I’ve never seen so many Republicans turn against a President in the past as I have seen them turn on President Trump.
If that isn’t the Truth! In my humble opinion I wish I could say otherwise, but, it appears far too many Americans have sold out for easy money and power, a sign of the times and what secularism along with materialism have done to society, the Devil getting his due! Lies and nefarious agendas rule. This all gives the enemies of America a leg up with their plots and schemes, I mean let’s face it; how else has an actual devil like Soros been allowed to do the things he’s been doing to America for decades; followed up by a deceiver like Obama! Many people have sold out; some would as the old adage goes, “sell their own mothers.”
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And yet so many could stand behind a wicked man like Biden and all he represents!
Exactly Brother.
I just read this elsewhere on this site which is quite telling!
“President Trump understood the danger and took decisive measures to hold Canada and Mexico accountable for their failure to stop the illegal flow of drugs. These tariffs sent a clear message: if you do not take action to protect Americans, you will face economic consequences.
Yet, the Senate’s betrayal undermines that message and signals to foreign nations that America is unwilling to stand up for its own interests. It’s a slap in the face to every hard-working American whose job and community are at risk due to unfair trade practices and unchecked drug trafficking.
The Republican defectors were Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul from Kentucky, Susan Collins from Maine, and Lisa Murkowski from Alaska. Their willingness to align with the radical left shows a stunning lack of resolve in protecting American sovereignty and standing up against the fentanyl crisis that has ravaged communities across the nation.”
What do even have such snakes in Congress for; so they can keep enriching themselves as they serve the Major Corporate Lobbyists, Radicals and Globalists!
I’ve always said Ditch Mitch is a turncoat POS! And I did have suspicion about Paul being a double talking two-faced phony; he tries to put on a good front or show to fake-out!
Talks a good talk but doesn’t walk the walk!
Well now Mexican President threatened to dump sewage waste into the Tijuana river which flows into America.!
And that would create millions of Americans to become fatality sick.
What is wrong with those Demonic assholes around the world.?
That threat alone will be a Treasonous violation of the international treaty and President Trump should retaliate against Mexico, with force..
All those Foreign Countries are used to get what they want from Communist China Operative Joe Biden, and now they don’t like the way things are going.
And another thing Wisconsin, is full of full blown dumbshits who voted another Communist Democrat in the Wisconsin, Supreme Court..
Michael, excellent points of major concern you hit on! I just wrote a brief comment elsewhere on this site that speaks to these concerns but I tried to look at the even bigger picture which I believe we in this generation are witnessing like no other before us the quick paced ramping up of this worlds annihilation!
>Yes they should and must drop the hammer do their duty and what is right! I hope more citizens than not realize this is a war that we’re in, not just some differing opinions argument between political parties! This was all set in motion decades back with the “dumb-down” agenda in education and throughout society that allowed infiltration of foreign enemy combatants or militant activist via the CCP and Islam to infect America’s youth and destroy a generation! And we now are reaping the result of this invasion on many fronts!
America with the world is hanging by threads and dangling over the infernal pit which is right where Satan wanted this human race to be! It’s mainly a spiritual warfare going on that carries over into all facets of human life on earth! Nuclear weapons will be used in the near future and devastation on earth will be rampant and totally devastating!
The Globalist Cabal who pulled off the SCAM-DEMIC are still working all of their plans to totally control the human race, and with AI plugged into robotics another devastation is coming, to push aside many humans (replace) and destroy many more all with the coming arrival of the Antichrist who is on earth already in the shadows!
Are we so dumb not to see these facts of the reality before us, where we even had “a zombie for US President” that was only an “empty husk of a totally corrupted evil man” ( representing a man of perdition) used like a “sock puppet” in order to have “a pretend or fraud US Government,” for 4 years! It’s a “foregone conclusion” that this is all coming to the “cataclysmic end” but the “good news is there won’t be any more excuses to not wake up and prepare for the Lord’s return and judgment!”
Matthew 3:12 Amplified Bible “His winnowing fork is in His hand, and He will thoroughly clear out His threshing floor; and He will gather His wheat (believers) into His barn (kingdom), but He will burn up the chaff (the unrepentant) with unquenchable fire.”
Yes Lawrence, and I just can’t comprehend how quick Evil is beginning to sweep over the Earth in such a rapid pace that I can’t keep up with the reports as there’s so much Rape, Murder, Theft, Burning, Torture etc. etc.
Preparation is a necessity more than ever, and yet there’s those who are uninformed or just ignore it or just don’t care but when it all boils over (sort of speak) and it hits the fan, those who have been calling for gun confiscation by removing our 2nd Amendment rights, they will be the first asking for help when the enemy comes kicking down their door with threats to kill, rape and torture them.
They were the ones who demanded our rights be taken away so I say deal with it your on your own.
I’m tired of trying to wake those idiots up and their the ones who caused this by ignoring what the Communist Party’s agenda has been to destroy America and the lives of millions by constantly voting for Communist.
Michael, I couldn’t agree with you more, it’s like you say and so hard to accept the reality of how badly things have been going while most just say whatever or worse promote communism!
I read how the Muslims in Germany that flooded in there over the last decade are raping and murdering the native Citizens while German troops are going into Lithuania to defend that population! A lot of the bad in the world that was more isolated to its origins has been spreading like a plague and the Globalist Elites like the WEF and EU heads had everyone running around fearing a virus to control those masses but meanwhile those same Elitists push open borders and flooding nations with an abundance of undesirables to screw-over the Native populations!
I think with AI and Robotics being propelled into place that whole idea that the Maniac devil Klaus Schwab rants about being the Forth Industrial Revolution where we will all own nothing and be happy is speaking for Satan because they mean human souls will be owned also, so they those Elites will be in control while owning everything; which will mean they can begin the mass depopulation and get rid of as many of us as they want to!
Yes evil have gotten a powerful grip on humanity and is biting into the jugular! And of course the Biden/Harris Fraud administration was tightly woven into this insanity and evil agenda!