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She Slammed U.S. Policy—Now Her Visa’s Hanging by a Thread

 Clara Dorrian  March 28, 2025  2 Comments on She Slammed U.S. Policy—Now Her Visa’s Hanging by a Thread

Rumeysa Ozturk, an H1 visa holder, sparked a firestorm by protesting America’s alleged ties to a foreign terrorist group, landing her in DHS custody and igniting a fierce debate over free speech for non-citizens. Does the First Amendment protect visa holders criticizing U.S. policy, or can immigration laws like the INA silence her dissent? Courts say legal residents have rights, but visa revocation looms if her words cross into ‘material support’ territory. Dive into the legal tightrope of free expression, H1 visa risks, and constitutional limits in this explosive case.