Tufts Student Rumeysa Ozturk Detained by ICE: Community Reacts
In a shocking turn of events, Rumeysa Ozturk, an international graduate student at Tufts University, was taken into custody by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on March 26, 2025. The incident has sparked widespread concern and reaction among students and residents in Massachusetts.
Ozturk, who was pursuing her studies in the United States, was detained in what has been described as a sudden arrest. The news of her detention spread quickly, leading to a wave of support and protests from the Tufts community and beyond. Students and local residents have expressed their dismay, with many calling the situation 'really scary' and demanding more transparency and fairness in immigration enforcement.
The reasons behind Ozturk's detention remain unclear, with various reports suggesting it could be related to visa issues or other immigration matters. The case has drawn attention to the broader issues of immigration policy and enforcement in the U.S., prompting discussions on the rights of international students and the impact of such actions on their lives and studies.
Detailed Tufts graduate student detained by immigration authorities
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Why was the Tufts PhD student detained?
Rumeysa Ozturk, a doctoral student in Boston detained on Tuesday by federal immigration agents in response to her pro-Palestinian activism, was on Wednesday evening being detained at the South Louisiana Ice processing center, according to the government's Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice) detainee locator page.
Why was Öztürk detained?
U.S. Department of Homeland Security spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin said in a post on X authorities determined Ozturk 'engaged in activities in support of Hamas, a foreign terrorist organization that relishes the killing of Americans.'
Where was Tufts student arrested?
Instead, the 30-year-old was arrested and physically restrained by immigration officers near her apartment, close to Tufts University's Somerville campus where she was a PhD student, Khanbabai told CNN. Neighborhood surveillance video appears to show six plainclothes officers surrounding Ozturk as she walked alone.
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