Kseniia Petrova, a 30-year-old Russian-born researcher at Harvard, was released on bail after spending months in federal custody due to charges of smuggling frog embryos into the U.S. She was detained by ICE in February after failing to declare the embryos upon arrival. The judge noted that Petrova's situation is complicated, as she previously faced backlash in Russia for her anti-war stance. Harvard colleagues have voiced support for her, arguing that her original oversight typically results in fines rather than severe penalties like visa revocation.
Petrova is facing serious legal challenges for allegedly smuggling frog embryos after being detained by ICE, highlighting complexities in immigration and academic freedom.
Authorities revoked Petrova's student visa after her arrest for bringing frog embryos into the U.S., raising concerns of her potential deportation back to Russia.
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