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Tufts Student Cleared of Antisemitism Amid Free Speech Debate

7/19/2025

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A Boston federal court cleared Tufts PhD student Rümeysa Öztürk of any ties to antisemitism or terrorism, following the Department of Homeland Security's findings. Her visa was revoked due to claims of targeting her pro-Palestinian activism. Öztürk's legal team contends that her arrest infringed upon her rights to free speech, sparking a heated debate.

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A Boston federal court cleared Tufts PhD student Rümeysa Öztürk of any ties to antisemitism or terrorism, following the Department of Homeland Security's findings. Her visa was revoked due to claims of targeting her pro-Palestinian activism. Öztürk's legal team contends that her arrest infringed upon her rights to free speech, sparking a heated debate.