Kseniia Petrova, a legal resident scientist from Russia and Harvard researcher, was detained at Boston airport for carrying undeclared frog embryos. After 68 days in a Louisiana detention center, she awaits a potential deportation decision. Despite the Department of Homeland Security's accusations, friends assert her infraction typically warrants a fine, not deportation. The situation underscores challenges within the U.S. immigration system, while her colleagues express concern that ongoing research will suffer without her expertise. Petrova remains hopeful, asserting, 'The truth is on my side.'
The Department of Homeland Security accuses Petrova of knowingly breaking the law, while friends argue the incident should merit a mere fine rather than deportation.
'The truth is on my side,' said Petrova, expressing her belief in justice as she awaits her fate in the crowded ICE detention center.
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