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Judge Rules Against Deportation for Turkish Student Amid Protests

5/4/2025

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In a significant ruling, an immigration judge has decided that Dogukan Günaydin, a 28-year-old Turkish MBA student at the University of Minnesota, will not face deportation despite a DWI conviction. This decision has ignited protests on campus, as Günaydin has been in detention since March, while the Department of Homeland Security prepares to appeal.

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In a significant ruling, an immigration judge has decided that Dogukan Günaydin, a 28-year-old Turkish MBA student at the University of Minnesota, will not face deportation despite a DWI conviction. This decision has ignited protests on campus, as Günaydin has been in detention since March, while the Department of Homeland Security prepares to appeal.