Federal Judge Considers Releasing Detained Tufts Student Amid Constitutional Concerns
Judge Sessions weighs Rumeysa Ozturk's detention legality, hinting at a possible return to Vermont for a key court hearing.
Ozturk holds that she was unconstitutionally targeted for deportation in retaliation for a pro-Palestinian op-ed she co-authored in the Tufts student newspaper.
Judge Weighs Ordering Detained Tufts Student’s Return to Vermont
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Ozturk's arrest by masked agents on a street in the Boston suburb of Somerville was captured in a viral video that has turned her case into a high-profile example of Republican President Donald Trump's efforts to deport pro-Palestinian activists on U.S. campuses who have spoken out against Israel's war in Gaza.
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Ozturk’s lawyers say her detention violates her constitutional rights, including free speech and due process.
Judge in Vermont considers whether he has jurisdiction of detained Tufts University student’s case
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In fact, Monday’s court proceedings came against the backdrop of new reporting that State Department officials found no evidence of Öztürk engaging in antisemitic activities or the terrorist-sympathizing that the government alleged.
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Ozturk is among several people with ties to American universities whose visas were revoked or have been stopped from entering the U.S. after they were accused of attending demonstrations or publicly expressed support for Palestinians.
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Judge in Vermont considers whether he has jurisdiction of detained Tufts University student's case
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Summary
U.S. District Judge William Sessions is assessing the legality of Rumeysa Ozturk’s detention by ICE, suggesting he may order her return to Vermont for a hearing. Ozturk, a Tufts University doctoral student, was detained based on a pro-Palestine op-ed, which the government claims connects her to terrorism. Recent reports indicate no evidence supports this allegation. Legal arguments highlight potential constitutional violations, as the Justice Department insists her case is under immigration jurisdiction. Ozturk's lawyers assert her detention impedes her education and free speech, urging for her release while removal proceedings continue.
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Judge Sessions is considering jurisdiction over the case of Rümeysa Oztürk and may schedule a hearing in Vermont after transferring the case from Massachusetts.
Oztürk's lawyers argue her detention violates constitutional rights, particularly free speech and due process, citing her detention was based largely on an op-ed criticizing university actions.
The federal government's accusations of Oztürk supporting terrorism have been challenged; a State Department memo found no evidence of such claims.
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