Tufts Student, Rümeysa Öztürk, Continues Legal Fight After ICE Detention

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Rümeysa Öztürk, a student at Tufts University, has been released from immigration detention after being held for six weeks and plans to continue legal action. Öztürk returned to Massachusetts, declaring that ‘America is the greatest democracy in the world’. Her release was ordered by a judge.

Rumeysa Öztürk, ICE-Detained Tufts Student, Continues Legal Battle After Release

The Guardian reports she vows to continue her legal action after being released from jail.

Rumeysa Öztürk Returns to Massachusetts After Immigration Detention

Öztürk declares “America is the greatest democracy in the world,” as she returns to Massachusetts reports The New York Times.

Öztürk Arrives in Massachusetts After ICE Detention

After spending six weeks in ICE detention, Öztürk arrives at Logan Airport reports WBUR.

Judge Orders Immediate Release of Detained Tufts Student Rumeysa Ozturk

A judge orders the immediate release of Rumeysa Ozturk, a Tufts student detained by ICE, as reported by Politico.

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