Fresh Air ICE Campus Arrests & The 'Struggle For The Soul' Of America
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Apr 2, 2025 
Daniel Kanstroom, a respected Professor at Boston College Law School and an expert in immigration, dives into the alarming trend of ICE arrests targeting international students on U.S. campuses. He highlights the chilling message these round-ups send, illustrating the human cost and legal challenges faced by non-citizens. Kanstroom explores the erosion of civil liberties and discusses the historical roots of birthright citizenship, emphasizing its significance. The conversation sheds light on America's identity crisis around immigration and calls for urgent reform.
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Tufts University Arrest
- ICE agents arrested a Turkish Ph.D. student from Tufts University during Ramadan.
- She held a valid F-1 student visa, but it was revoked without warning.
First Amendment Rights of Visa Holders
- The Department of Homeland Security alleges that Romesa Ozturk's visa was terminated due to her support for Hamas, citing an op-ed critical of Israel.
- Her case raises questions about the balance between the government's power over non-citizens and First Amendment protections.
Louisiana Detention Center
- ICE transferred Ozturk and Mahmoud Khalil to a detention center in Louisiana.
- This location is known for its remoteness, hindering lawyer access, and judges perceived as government-friendly.
