Homeland Security officials face questions over legality and transparency of Öztürk and protest arrests
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During a trial challenging the deportation of pro-Palestinian activist Rumeysa Öztürk, a DHS agent testified that her arrest was based on unconventional orders and required legal confirmation, raising questions about the legality and motives behind her detention, which was linked to her political speech and activism.
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