The detention of Rumeysa Ozturk, a Tufts graduate student, by federal agents has ignited protests across Massachusetts, with many alleging constitutional violations by the government. Detained for nearly 24 hours, Ozturk's case has drawn significant attention from lawmakers, with Congress demanding answers and thousands of students signing petitions for her release. Her detention, reportedly linked to her activism and critical stance on U.S. foreign policy, raises serious questions about the federal government's treatment of international students, as officials confirm an ongoing crackdown on those deemed disruptive. Ozturk is currently held in a Louisiana detention center, far from her studies.
"Rumeysa Ozturk's experience is shocking, cruel, and unconstitutional. We could not locate her for nearly 24 hours, despite a court order to prevent her removal from Massachusetts."
"Criticizing U.S. foreign policy and human rights violations is neither illegal nor grounds for detention. The government must release Rumeysa to continue her studies."
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