ICE arrests Johns Hopkins migrant researcher at Baltimore airport
The university said it is supporting legal representation as a fundraiser tops $40,000 for the public health researcher.
- On Tuesday, Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents detained Fatima Ameaka at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, where officials allege the Johns Hopkins researcher overstayed her visa.
- The arrest occurred amid a Trump administration crackdown involving increased Immigration and Customs Enforcement presence, as federal officials established a data-sharing agreement with the Transportation Security Administration enabling agents to identify visa overstays at 25 airports.
- Johns Hopkins University officials expressed they are "deeply concerned" regarding the detention and are actively working to provide legal support for Ameaka, including ensuring she has access to representation.
- A fundraiser created by colleagues has raised over $40,000 for legal costs, while the Department of Homeland Security stated Ameaka remains in custody pending removal proceedings and offers a $2,600 check for voluntary departure.
- The incident has instilled fear among the international university community, and the Office of International Services continues providing guidance on federal immigration enforcement policies as the legal situation develops.
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