Rümeysa Öztürk, Tufts University grad arrested by ICE agents last year, returns to Turkey - The Boston Globe
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Tufts University graduate Rümeysa Öztürk returned to Turkey after being arrested by ICE agents last year.
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Rümeysa Öztürk, a Tufts University graduate, has returned to Turkey after being arrested by ICE agents last year. Her return marks the resolution of her immigration case, which began with her apprehension by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The incident drew attention to the experiences of international students and graduates navigating the U.S. immigration system. Her departure signifies the end of her legal battle to remain in the United States following her graduation.
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