A federal judge ordered the release of Kseniia Petrova, a Harvard scientist detained for undeclared frog embryos. While the judge found Petrova not a security risk, the government still plans deportation to Russia, where she fears imprisonment for past anti-war protests. Petrova's lawyers worry about re-detention, despite the judge's refusal to issue a court order preventing it. The case highlights concerns about targeting international students and potential political motivations behind the prosecution.

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