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Trump's Second Term Sparks Urgent Immigrant Rights Battle

7/18/2025

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Trump's Immigration Turmoil

President Trump's second term has brought turmoil for immigrants, as federal agents conduct arrests near schools and homes. Rümeysa Öztürk's 45-day detention by ICE highlights the urgent need for action. The ACLU calls on citizens to champion immigrant rights by staying informed, understanding their rights, and volunteering with organizations dedicated to protecting vulnerable communities.

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Öztürk Defends Free Speech

Rumeysa Öztürk, a Tufts University graduate student, faced a harrowing six-week detention by ICE, following her outspoken pro-Palestinian op-ed. The Trump administration's controversial tactics to target students for deportation have sparked outrage. Advocates are rallying to defend free speech and ensure students are aware of their constitutional rights in these troubling times.

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Trump's Immigration Turmoil

President Trump's second term has brought turmoil for immigrants, as federal agents conduct arrests near schools and homes. Rümeysa Öztürk's 45-day detention by ICE highlights the urgent need for action. The ACLU calls on citizens to champion immigrant rights by staying informed, understanding their rights, and volunteering with organizations dedicated to protecting vulnerable communities.

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