Overview

• A Turkish doctoral student from Tufts University was detained by U.S. Department of Homeland Security agents near her apartment in Massachusetts on allegations of supporting Hamas.
• Surveillance footage shows plainclothes officers approaching and arresting the visibly distressed student, sparking criticism from civil rights groups and local officials.
• Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell condemned the arrest, describing it as an act of intimidation rather than a public safety measure.
• The student, who held a valid visa, co-authored a 2024 article advocating for recognizing genocide against Palestinians and divestment from companies linked to Israel.
• Protests demanding her release have erupted in Somerville, Massachusetts, as her lawyer reports being unable to contact her or determine her current location.