US Detains Tufts Student, Revokes Visa Amid Immigration Crackdown

Rumeysa Öztürk, a Turkish doctoral student at Tufts University, was detained by U.S. immigration authorities and had her visa revoked due to her pro-Palestinian activism amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Her attorney has filed a lawsuit claiming her detention was unlawful, and a federal judge ordered that Öztürk cannot be moved from Massachusetts without prior notice. The Trump administration has been criticized for targeting international students engaged in pro-Palestinian protests, with officials accusing them of undermining U.S. foreign policy and being antisemitic. Öztürk's detention is notable as it marks a potential escalation in immigration enforcement against students involved in political activism. The university's president confirmed they were not informed of the arrest beforehand and reiterated the institution's protocols for handling interactions with federal agents. Öztürk's case has sparked outrage among supporters, highlighting concerns about free speech and the treatment of international students in the U.S.