Rumeysa Ozturk, a Turkish graduate student at Tufts University, had her visa revoked by the Trump administration over alleged support for Hamas. This action followed the publication of an op-ed she co-authored criticizing Israel's actions in Gaza. Friends and legal advocates see her as a non-activist who simply expressed her views. The government's harsh response has raised concerns about the implications for free speech and academic expression, as officials like Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized the distinction between studying and activism.
Ozturk had never struck the chaplain as the activist type... She was more of an introvert... to help clean up.
The government had revoked Ozturk's visa... 'engaged in activities in support of Hamas...'
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