Tufts Student's Arrest and U.S. Spring Storms

Massachusetts lawmakers are condemning the arrest of Tufts University doctoral student Rumeysa Ozturk by federal immigration authorities, sparking a large rally in her support. Ozturk, a Turkish national and Fulbright scholar, was accused by DHS of supporting Hamas, leading to her detention despite a court order preventing her removal from Massachusetts. Meanwhile, unusual spring weather patterns continue across the United States, with Maine experiencing a significant snowstorm that left heavy snowfall across the state. In contrast, New York City faces a forecast of cold rain with potential snow, as a series of cold fronts moves through the region. The stormy weather is part of a broader trend of extreme weather, reminiscent of a historic blizzard that hit the Great Plains in 2009, setting snowfall records and causing widespread disruption. These weather events highlight the ongoing challenges and unpredictability of seasonal transitions in the U.S.