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ICE arrests Johns Hopkins researcher over expired visa

8/1/2026

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ICE agents arrested Johns Hopkins researcher Dr. Fatima Ameaka at Baltimore-Washington Airport on July 28.
DHS said she entered on a June 2023 visa that expired in mid-June 2024.
ICE transferred her to the South Louisiana ICE Processing Center about 90 miles from Baton Rouge.
Johns Hopkins spokesperson Doug Donovan said the university is deeply concerned and will provide legal aid.

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ICE agents arrested Johns Hopkins researcher Dr. Fatima Ameaka at Baltimore-Washington Airport on July 28.
DHS said she entered on a June 2023 visa that expired in mid-June 2024.
ICE transferred her to the South Louisiana ICE Processing Center about 90 miles from Baton Rouge.
Johns Hopkins spokesperson Doug Donovan said the university is deeply concerned and will provide legal aid.