Dogukan Gunaydin, a graduate student at the University of Minnesota, was detained by immigration agents, raising concerns among students and officials. Despite rampant speculation that his detention was linked to activism, it was revealed that his arrest stemmed from a 2023 drunken-driving case, resulting in his visa being revoked. Experts express concerns that this incident may indicate a shift in immigration enforcement strategies under the Trump administration, where even minor offenses can lead to significant consequences for international students.
The case of Dogukan Gunaydin suggests a disturbing trend in immigration policing where minor criminal offenses can lead to immediate detention, raising alarm.
Homeland Security clarified that Gunaydin's detention was directly linked to a revoked visa due to a DUI, dismissing activism related concerns.
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