29.03.2025 07:40
In the United States, PhD student Rümeysa Öztürk was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and a decision was made for her deportation. A federal judge issued a stay against Öztürk's deportation. The court also granted time for the defendants on the list, including U.S. President Donald Trump, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, to respond to the complaint.
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The decision to deport a Turkish doctoral student was blocked by the U.S. judiciary.
U.S. District Judge Denise Casper issued a stay against the deportation of Rümeysa Öztürk, who was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials in Boston.
The judge ruled that the decision should be stayed until the court's application is concluded.
The government was asked to provide the necessary defense to the court by the end of April 1.
REACTION FROM CONGRESS MEMBERS
There is also a reaction from American politicians regarding Rümeysa Öztürk's detention.
Dozens of Congress members reacted to the detention incident, calling for transparency.
About 30 Congress members, including U.S. Senators and House Representatives, wrote a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, and Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement Todd Lyons regarding Öztürk's detention.
The Congress members demanding Öztürk's release stated, "The administration cannot detain or deport the country's legal residents for expressing their political views."
The American Civil Liberties Union also demanded Öztürk's release.
DETAINED ON THE WAY TO IFTAR
Rümeysa Öztürk was detained by immigration officials on the evening of March 25 while leaving her home in Massachusetts to go to iftar, and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused Öztürk of "attempting to incite a rebellion at the university."
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