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JUST IN: Karoline Leavitt Reacts To Federal Judge In Vermont Granting Bail To Rümeysa Öztürk

 

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Karoline Leavitt Slams Vermont Judge’s Bail Ruling in Case of Tufts Student Rümeysa Öztürk

Washington, D.C. – May 10, 2025: White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt issued a pointed response during Monday’s press briefing after a federal judge in Vermont ordered the release of Tufts University student Rümeysa Öztürk, questioning the authority of lower court judges to interfere in matters of national immigration policy.

Öztürk, who had been held in federal detention, was granted immediate bail after the judge ruled that the U.S. government failed to provide substantive evidence to justify her continued detention—citing only a single op-ed she wrote last year as the basis for action.

When asked about the administration's response, Leavitt emphasized that immigration enforcement and visa decisions are executive responsibilities, not decisions for the judiciary.

“Lower-level judges should not be dictating the foreign policy of the United States,” Leavitt said. “We absolutely believe that the President and the Department of Homeland Security are well within their legal rights to deport illegal immigrants.”

Leavitt also reiterated that the revocation of visas lies squarely within the authority of the Secretary of State.

“It is a privilege, not a right, to come to this country on a visa,” she said.

While she declined to comment in depth on Öztürk’s case pending further review, Leavitt confirmed her office would follow up with details from the Department of Homeland Security.

The case of Rümeysa Öztürk, a Turkish national and student at Tufts, has drawn national attention amid rising tensions over immigration policy, student activism, and free speech. The judge’s opinion criticized the government's lack of evidence and questioned the justification for her detention, sparking renewed debate over the limits of executive immigration enforcement.

FAQs: Karoline Leavitt’s Remarks and the Rümeysa Öztürk Bail Ruling

1. Who is Rümeysa Öztürk?
Rümeysa Öztürk is a Tufts University student and Turkish national who was recently detained by federal immigration authorities before a judge ordered her release on bail.

2. Why was Rümeysa Öztürk detained?
Federal authorities detained Öztürk based on concerns stemming from an op-ed she wrote in 2024. However, the judge ruled that the government failed to provide substantial evidence beyond the article.

3. What did the judge say about the case?
The Vermont federal judge criticized the government's lack of evidence and called for Öztürk’s immediate release, stating that an opinion article was not enough to justify detention.

4. What was Karoline Leavitt’s response?
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said lower-level judges should not dictate U.S. foreign policy and reaffirmed the administration’s stance that the President and DHS have the legal authority to deport undocumented immigrants.

5. Does the administration plan to challenge the judge’s ruling?
Leavitt did not directly address whether the administration would appeal the decision but stated that her office would follow up with the Department of Homeland Security for more information.

6. What is the administration’s position on visa revocation?
Leavitt stressed that entering the U.S. on a visa is a privilege, not a right, and that the Secretary of State has the authority to revoke visas when necessary.

7. Why is this case significant?
The Öztürk case has become a flashpoint in the debate over immigration enforcement, free speech rights for foreign nationals, and the limits of judicial authority over executive actions.

8. Has there been any official statement from Tufts University?
As of now, Tufts University has not released a formal statement regarding Öztürk’s legal status or the court’s ruling.

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