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Justice Department Dismisses Lawyer Over Immigration Controversy

4/15/2025

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Lawyers Challenge Deportation

The Justice Department dismissed immigration lawyer Erez Reuveni for speaking out against the Trump administration's deportation of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia. In a parallel case, Turkish Fulbright scholar Rümeysa Öztürk risks deportation for her pro-Palestinian stance. These incidents raise alarming questions about due process and the administration's immigration policies.

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Students Fight Deportation

The federal government's sudden decision to revoke legal status for hundreds of international students has ignited alarm across universities. Many students, mainly from India and China, are taking legal action, alleging due process violations. This aggressive move jeopardizes the future of international education in the U.S. and stirs fears of wrongful deportations.

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Lawyers Challenge Deportation

The Justice Department dismissed immigration lawyer Erez Reuveni for speaking out against the Trump administration's deportation of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia. In a parallel case, Turkish Fulbright scholar Rümeysa Öztürk risks deportation for her pro-Palestinian stance. These incidents raise alarming questions about due process and the administration's immigration policies.

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