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Federal Court Halts Student's Transfer Amid Controversy
4/29/2025
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- A federal appeals court in New York has temporarily halted the transfer of Tufts University student Rümeysa Öztürk from a Louisiana detention center to Vermont for a bail hearing. Arrested on March 25, Öztürk alleges her detention is a retaliatory response to her op-ed criticizing the university's handling of the Gaza conflict. A crucial hearing is scheduled for May 6.
