A federal judge in Vermont is considering whether to order the transfer of Tufts University student Rümeysa Öztürk to Vermont for a May hearing. Öztürk, a Turkish national, was detained by immigration agents last month and is currently being held in a Louisiana detention center.
The legal challenge concerns the Vermont federal court’s jurisdiction in Öztürk’s case, as her attorneys claim she was unlawfully detained in retaliation for an op-ed she co-authored calling for divestment from companies with ties to Israel. The government argues that her arrest and detention followed standard procedure.
The judge questioned the government’s attorney about the jurisdictional arguments and potential constitutional violations in Öztürk’s case. He also raised concerns about the lack of a bail hearing to assess dangerousness and flight risk before any decision ordering her release.
The case has attracted attention from Tufts University, Jewish organizations, and supporters who defend Öztürk’s right to free speech. The State Department memos referenced in the case suggest that there may not be evidence to support allegations against Öztürk. The situation is ongoing, and updates will be provided as the case unfolds.
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