ICE Detains Johns Hopkins Researcher Over Visa Overstay
Federal immigration agents detained Fatima Ameaka, a Johns Hopkins researcher, at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport on allegations she overstayed her U.S. visa, which was valid until June 13, 2024 after she entered on June 27, 2023. She remains in ICE custody awaiting removal proceedings; Hopkins says it is assisting with legal representation and monitoring her health, amid concern from colleagues and supporters online and political figures about her treatment and access to medications.