Detained in America: The Arrest of Rumeysa Ozturk

Rumeysa Ozturk, a Turkish doctoral student at Tufts University, was detained by federal authorities due to alleged ties to Hamas. Her arrest is seen as part of broader immigration crackdowns under the Trump administration. Friends and colleagues argue her activism was limited to non-violent advocacy.

Federal authorities detained Turkish student Rumeysa Ozturk in a Boston suburb, accusing her of supporting Hamas, amid President Trump's immigration crackdown targeting pro-Palestinian activists.

Ozturk's colleagues argue that her activism was non-violent, limited to co-authoring an op-ed calling for Tufts University to address student concerns with Israel. No charges have been filed against her yet.

The incident highlights heightened immigration enforcement actions, as critics worry they suppress free speech and disproportionately affect Palestinian advocates. Ozturk is currently held in a Louisiana detention center, awaiting legal proceedings.

(With inputs from agencies.)