Kseniia Petrova, a Harvard Medical School research associate, is currently detained by ICE and faces deportation to Russia due to her prior political activism against the Kremlin. She was detained upon returning to the U.S. for not completing required customs paperwork for scientific samples. Her lawyer argues this detention, instead of a fine, highlights broader issues regarding the treatment of international scholars. The Department of Homeland Security claims she lied about carrying biological materials and attempted to smuggle them into the country without permits, justifying her detention.
"CBP improperly invoked their extensive immigration authority to impose a punishment grossly disproportionate to the situation. This overreach reflects broader concerns about the treatment of international scholars by U.S. immigration authorities."
"CBP was authorized to seize the item and issue a fine. Instead, they chose to cancel Ms. Petrova's visa and detain her."
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