"The time stolen from me by the U.S. government belongs not just to me, but to the children and youth I have dedicated my life to advocating for."
"Ozturk's case was one of the most high-profile instances of the Trump administration seeking to punish foreign students for their pro-Palestinian advocacy."
"Surveillance video of Ozturk's arrest went viral, showing six plain-clothed immigration officers surrounding her on the street outside her Massachusetts apartment."
"The Department of Homeland Security accused her of having engaged in activities in support of Hamas, though there is no evidence to back that assertion."
Rumeysa Ozturk, a former Tufts University student, returned to Turkiye after enduring state-imposed violence and hostility in the U.S. She faced deportation under the Trump administration due to her pro-Palestinian advocacy. Ozturk's case gained attention after her arrest was captured on video, showing immigration officers surrounding her. Despite having no criminal record, she was accused of supporting Hamas based on her involvement in a student newspaper article. Ozturk emphasized the time lost to the U.S. government affects not only her but also the youth she advocates for.
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