Detained Tufts Student Freed: A Victory for Immigration Reform?

Tufts Student Rumeysa Öztürk Freed From ICE Custody A Tufts University student, Rumeysa Öztürk, was released from ICE custody on May 10, 2025, after a federal judge ordered her release. Ms. Öztürk had been detained since March. The release took place outside the South Louisiana ICE Processing Center. A video of the event shows Ms. Öztürk expressing gratitude for the support she received during her detention. "Thank you so much. I am a little bit tired, so I will take some time to rest," she said in the video. The video shows her surrounded by supporters. The case highlights ongoing concerns about immigration policies and the detention of students.