Judge Orders Release of Detained Tufts Student | JQJO

A federal judge ordered the release of Rumeysa Ozturk, a Turkish doctoral student at Tufts University, from a Louisiana immigration facility by May 1st. Ozturk, detained after writing a pro-Palestinian op-ed, faces potential deportation. The judge cited serious habeas claims and constitutional violations, scheduling a bail hearing for May 9th and a hearing on the petition's merits on May 22nd. The Justice Department argued Louisiana had jurisdiction, while Ozturk's lawyers contended her detention was illegal. Her case highlights concerns about visa revocations for those expressing support for Palestinians.