Judicial Victory: Pro-Palestinian Activist Wins Right to Continue Studies at Tufts University

A Tufts University PhD student and activist, Rumeysa Ozturk, wins her legal battle as a judge orders the Trump administration to restore her student status. This follows her arrest and detainment after her student visa was revoked due to her pro-Palestinian activism, sparking widespread criticism.

In a significant legal victory, Rumeysa Ozturk, a PhD student and pro-Palestinian activist at Tufts University, has been given the green light to continue her studies following a federal judge's order. The decision came after a judge directed the Trump administration to reinstate her status in a crucial student database.

The arrest of Ozturk, captured in a viral video, drew criticism after her student visa was revoked over pro-Palestinian activism. Judge Denise Casper ruled that the government unlawfully terminated her record, preventing employment, which civil rights groups deemed retaliatory.

Despite regaining her freedom, the administration's refusal to entirely restore her SEVIS record hindered her ability to work on campus. The judge criticized the government's inconsistent justifications, marking a judicial rebuke of actions seen as violating her free speech rights.

(With inputs from agencies.)