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Federal investigators testified in a Boston trial about being ordered to prioritize the arrest of a university student, Rümeysa Öztürk, without informing her of her visa revocation. This marks a shift under the Trump administration, where Homeland Security began targeting certain academics and students for deportation based on their political views, particularly pro-Palestinian stances. Öztürk, a PhD student, was detained for six weeks before being released.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff