Turkish Grad Student Self-Deports After Charges Dropped, DHS Drops Earlier Detention Threats

A Turkish grad student who co-authored an anti-Israel op-ed at Tufts University self-deported after a legal battle with DHS, following charges that were dropped after she was detained on allegations of supporting Hamas. Rumeysa Ozturk had been held by DHS despite the charges being dropped. The incident has sparked concern over freedom of speech and student activism. Ozturk's decision to self-deport comes as an end to a long-standing legal battle.