Tufts PhD Student Rumeysa Ozturk Detained by ICE
In a concerning development for the academic community, Rumeysa Ozturk, a PhD student at Tufts University, was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials. The incident, which took place on March 26, 2025, has sparked widespread concern and debate over immigration policies affecting international students in the United States.
Ozturk, who was pursuing her doctoral studies in the field of biomedical engineering, was taken into custody at her residence in Medford, Massachusetts. The reasons behind her detention remain unclear, with ICE officials yet to release detailed information on the case. This has led to speculation and concern among her peers and faculty at Tufts, who describe Ozturk as a dedicated and promising scholar.
The arrest has prompted a swift response from Tufts University, with officials expressing their dismay and offering support to Ozturk and her family. The university is actively seeking more information from ICE and is exploring all possible avenues to assist Ozturk. Meanwhile, advocacy groups and students have rallied in support, calling for transparency and a reevaluation of immigration policies that impact international students.
Detailed Tufts graduate student detained by immigration authorities
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