A federal judge has intervened to halt the deportation of Rumeysa Ozturk, a Tufts PhD student, amidst allegations by the Trump administration that she supports Hamas. Judge Denise Casper ruled that the administration cannot proceed with the deportation while the court evaluates its jurisdiction. Ozturk, who gained attention for her criticism of university responses to anti-Israel protests, was detained by ICE in Boston. The Department of Homeland Security has not yet provided any evidence supporting its claims against her. Similar cases are unfolding in other federal districts involving students from Georgetown and Columbia.
Ozturk's apprehension was caught on video, displaying her shock as ICE officers took her phone and placed her in handcuffs in Boston.
Judge Casper ruled that the Trump administration must preserve existing conditions regarding Ozturk's deportation while the jurisdiction of the court is determined.
Despite allegations of Ozturk being a Hamas supporter by the DHS, no evidence has been provided to substantiate these claims.
The legal battle surrounding Ozturk reflects ongoing tensions and debates over academic freedom and deportation policies targeting students with political opinions.
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