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Federal Judge Allows Turkish Student to Resume Research at Tufts After Visa Revocation

Federal Judge Allows Turkish Student to Resume Research at Tufts After Visa Revocation

A federal judge has ruled in favor of Rümeysa Öztürk, a Turkish doctoral student at Tufts University, allowing her to resume her research and teaching activities. Öztürk's visa was revoked by the Trump administration, leading to her detention for six weeks. The revocation was part of a broader effort by the administration to target foreign-born students and activists involved in pro-Palestinian advocacy. Öztürk had co-authored an op-ed criticizing her university's response to the Israel-Gaza conflict, which led to her arrest by immigration enforcement officers. Despite being released from detention, her ability to participate in academic activities was hindered due to the termination of her Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) record. Chief U.S. District Judge Denise J. Casper ruled that the termination was likely arbitrary and capricious, violating the First Amendment.
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Judge Allows Turkish Student to Resume Research at Tufts After Visa Revocation

Judge Allows Turkish Student to Resume Research at Tufts After Visa Revocation

A federal judge has ruled that Rümeysa Öztürk, a Turkish PhD student at Tufts University, can resume her research and teaching activities after her visa was revoked by the Trump administration. Öztürk, who was detained for six weeks, had her visa revoked following her involvement in pro-Palestinian advocacy, including co-authoring an op-ed critical of Israel. The court found the termination of her Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) record to be arbitrary and in violation of the First Amendment. The government argued that the revocation was legal, but the judge disagreed, allowing Öztürk to continue her studies while challenging her arrest and detention.
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ICE threatens family separation, indefinite detention to satisfy Trump deportation goal

ICE threatens family separation, indefinite detention to satisfy Trump deportation goal

By Ted Hesson and Kristina Cooke WASHINGTON, Dec 11 (Reuters) - The email from a U.S. immigration officer presented Kelly and Yerson Vargas with a stark choice: accept deportation to their native Colombia or risk being charged with a crime and separated from their 6-year-old daughter, Maria Paola.
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Judge: Turkish student who criticized Israel can resume research at Tufts after visa revocation

Judge: Turkish student who criticized Israel can resume research at Tufts after visa revocation

A federal judge has allowed a Tufts University student from Turkey to resume research and teaching while she challenges her arrest and detention by the Trump administration
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Turkish student who criticized Israel can resume research at Tufts after visa revoked, judge rules

Turkish student who criticized Israel can resume research at Tufts after visa revoked, judge rules

A federal judge has allowed a Tufts University student from Turkey to resume research and teaching while she challenges her arrest and detention by the Trump administration
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Federal Judge Orders Reinstatement of Pro-Palestinian Tufts Student's Work Eligibility

Federal Judge Orders Reinstatement of Pro-Palestinian Tufts Student's Work Eligibility

A federal judge has ordered the reinstatement of Rumeysa Ozturk, a pro-Palestinian activist and Tufts University PhD student, allowing her to work on campus. The decision came after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) unlawfully terminated her record in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS), which tracks foreign students. Ozturk's visa was revoked following her co-authorship of an editorial criticizing her university's response to Israel's actions in Gaza. Her arrest and detention sparked criticism from civil rights groups, and the judge found her detention to be a violation of her First Amendment rights.
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Judge orders the release of an immigrant with ties to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt

Judge orders the release of an immigrant with ties to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt

A Brazilian woman with family ties to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will be released from immigrant detention while she fights potential deportation
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ICEBlock App Maker Sues Trump Administration Over Alleged Free Speech Violation

ICEBlock App Maker Sues Trump Administration Over Alleged Free Speech Violation

Joshua Aaron, the creator of the ICEBlock app, has initiated a lawsuit against the Trump administration, claiming that the removal of his app from Apple's App Store violated his First Amendment rights. The app, which allowed users to report ICE agent locations, was taken down after U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi asserted it endangered ICE officers. Aaron argues that the government's actions were an unlawful attempt to suppress speech, and he seeks a court ruling to affirm the app's protection under the First Amendment.
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ICEBlock App Developer Sues Trump Administration Over Alleged Free Speech Violations

ICEBlock App Developer Sues Trump Administration Over Alleged Free Speech Violations

The developer of the ICEBlock app, Joshua Aaron, has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, claiming violations of free speech rights. The app, which was designed to alert users about the presence of U.S. immigration agents, was removed from Apple's app store following pressure from U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi. Bondi argued that the app endangered Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers by allowing users to track their activities. Aaron's lawsuit seeks to establish that the app is protected under the First Amendment and to prevent further threats against him and his family. The lawsuit also names other officials, including Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem and ICE Acting Director Todd M. Lyons, alleging they threatened to prosecute Aaron for his role in developing the app.
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ICEBlock Developer Sues Trump Administration Over App Ban

ICEBlock Developer Sues Trump Administration Over App Ban

Joshua Aaron, the developer of the ICEBlock app, has filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration, alleging First Amendment violations. The app, which allowed users to anonymously report the locations of ICE agents, was removed from Apple's App Store following pressure from the White House. The administration argued that the app endangered ICE agents' safety, prompting Apple to comply with the removal request. Aaron's lawsuit claims that the government's actions constitute illegal coercion, forcing a private company to suppress free speech.
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US Supreme Court turns away appeal of Texas library book ban

US Supreme Court turns away appeal of Texas library book ban

By Jan Wolfe WASHINGTON, Dec 8 (Reuters) - The U.S.
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Mother of White House Press Secretary's Nephew Released from Immigration Detention

Mother of White House Press Secretary's Nephew Released from Immigration Detention

Bruna Caroline Ferreira, the mother of White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt's nephew, has been ordered released from immigration detention. Ferreira, a Brazilian national, was detained by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and described as a 'criminal illegal alien' due to a previous arrest for battery and overstaying a visa that expired in 1999. However, her attorney, Todd Pomerleau, argued that Ferreira is not a criminal and is not a flight risk. Ferreira, who previously held DACA status and is in the process of obtaining a green card, was ordered released on a minimum bond of $1,500 by an immigration judge. The White House has not commented on the situation.