Judge releases Tufts University student Rumeysa Ozturk who was detained by ICE
The Tufts University PhD student from Turkey was detained six weeks ago in Somerville by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

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2 developments- May 7, 2025Judge Orders ICE to Transfer Tufts Student to Vermont
- May 9, 2025Judge releases Tufts University student Rumeysa Ozturk who was detained by ICE
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Tufts University student Rumeysa Ozturk ordered released from ICE detention
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