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CBS News
22-05-2025
- Politics
- CBS News
Federal judge orders release of University of Minnesota student detained by ICE
A federal judge has ordered the release of University of Minnesota student Dogukan Gunaydin from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody. According to court documents, the judge on Wednesday granted Gunaydin's second amended petition for writ of habeas corpus. In the court order, the judge ruled that his "immediate" release must be confirmed by the Trump administration by 4 p.m. Thursday. He's being held at Sherburne County Jail in Elk River. The 28-year-old Turkish citizen is an MBA student at the Carlson School of Management in Minneapolis and was detained by ICE in March. Homeland Security officials say Gunaydin's visa was revoked due to a 2023 DWI arrest in Minneapolis and not for being involved in protests. "This is not related to student protests," Tricia McLaughlin, assistant secretary at the Department of Homeland Security, said in a statement at the time. "The individual in question was arrested after a visa revocation by the State Dept. related to a prior criminal history for a DUI." Police dash cam video of the 2023 arrest shows Gunaydin saying he feared deportation after officers told him a breathalyzer test showed he was three times over the legal limit. News of the student's ICE detention sparked student protests and expressions of concern from university and political leaders. Federal prosecutors later accused Gunaydin of being a public safety and national security threat, according to court proceedings. Gunaydin's attorney, Hannah Brown, argued during a bond hearing that he has expressed remorse for the DWI, understands the seriousness of his arrest, and even sold his car as a form of personal punishment so he couldn't drive anymore. In early May, a judge granted a temporary restraining order against deportation. This story will be updated.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Federal judge: Detained UMN student must remain in Minnesota for now
The Brief A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order, barring ICE from moving detained University of Minnesota grad student Dogukan Gunaydin out of Minnesota while his immigration case plays out. The judge denied Gunaydin's request to be released from custody and have his student status reinstated. Gunaydin has been in custody since his arrest by ICE officials on March 27. MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A federal district court judge issued a temporary restraining order on Monday barring Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from moving detained University of Minnesota grad student Dogukan Gunaydin out of Minnesota while his immigration case plays out. Gunaydin has been detained since his March 27 arrest. He is currently locked up in the Sherburne County jail in Elk River. What we know U.S. District Court Judge Jeffrey Bryan signed a temporary restraining order Monday barring Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials from moving Gunaydin out of Minnesota while his immigration case plays out. The order is valid for at least the next two weeks when Judge Bryan has scheduled a court hearing on the issue, May 12. Gunaydin has been detained at the Sherburne County jail in Elk River since his arrest by ICE on March 27. The backstory Gunaydin's case has drawn significant public attention including protests on campus as well as outside the immigration court facilities in Bloomington. Gunaydin is a citizen of Turkey who graduated from St. Olaf College. He was a full-time MBA student at the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management until his arrest. Initially, government officials said Gunaydin's student visa was revoked because of a prior DWI conviction. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has since said it wants to deport Gunaydin due to "criminal activity which endangers public safety or national security," according to court filings. Dig deeper An immigration court judge initially granted Gunaydin a $5,000 bond to remain free while his removal proceedings continued, finding he did not pose public safety or flight risks. But DHS has appealed the ruling, keeping Gunaydin detained until a May 6 hearing in immigration court. In the U.S. District Court filing, Gunaydin and his legal team write that the 28-year-old has been unable to continue his studies and has fallen behind. And he fears that his continued detention will result in "losing everything he has worked so hard for since coming to the U.S." Gunaydin asked the federal courts to step in and order ICE to release him from custody in what is known as a habeas corpus filing. He also demanded to have his student status reinstated. Judge Bryan denied both requests. The order issued Monday only keeps Gunaydin in custody in Minnesota, barring the government from moving him outside the District of Minnesota. What's next Gunaydin remains detained at the Sherburne County jail in Elk River. He is due back in Immigration court on May 6 at 1:30 p.m., where it is expected the judge will issue a final ruling on bond. Meantime, Judge Bryan has scheduled a hearing for May 12 in U.S. District Court on the temporary restraining order that keeps DHS and ICE from moving Gunaydin out of the District of Minnesota.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Feds target 12 Mankato students, universities alert of visa status changes
The Brief Federal authorities have canceled the visa status of 12 students at Minnesota State University, Mankato, the school confirmed. The students are at risk of deportation because they are no longer in the country legally. State universities have pledged to alert students if their status changes and connect them with legal assistance. MANKATO, Minn. (FOX 9) - Federal authorities have canceled the visa status of a dozen students at Minnesota State University, Mankato - a figure that is more than double the number first reported, as state universities have pledged to alert students if their status changes and connect them with legal assistance. What we know Minnesota State University, Mankato confirmed on Monday that a dozen of its students have had their visa status terminated – an action that puts them at risk of deportation. The figure is more than double the number first reported earlier this month, when five students faced a similar predicament. The university said the students' records in a government database used to monitor international students were terminated between March 28 and Monday. At least one of the students was arrested and has since sued the Trump administration. It is unclear whether the other students were arrested. What could happen When a student visa status is terminated, the student is no longer in the country legally, even if they possess a student visa. The removal of their legal status in the system, known as Student and Exchange Visitor Program, or SEVIS, puts them at risk of deportation. In the case of University of Minnesota graduate student Dogukan Gunaydin, the government initiated deportation proceedings days after terminating his legal status. What universities are doing Both the University of Minnesota and Minnesota State University, Mankato, say they will routinely monitor the government database for any changes and alert impacted students. In addition, both universities plan to connect students with legal assistance. What they're saying "The second that your I-20 is terminated, and your record is deleted from the SEVIS system, you no longer have lawful status inside of the country," explained Ana Pottratz Acosta, an immigration attorney. "If you're out of status, you're accumulating unlawful presence. And if you've accumulated more than six months of unlawful presence, and you depart the United States, then you're not able to come back for three years or more than a year. You can't return for 10 years."
CBS News
15-04-2025
- Politics
- CBS News
U of M student to remain detained in U.S. for now as ICE is given an extension to file charges
A University of Minnesota graduate student will remain in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for at least three more weeks. Dogukan Gunaydin , a 28-year-old Turkish citizen, is an MBA student at the Carlson School of Management and was detained by ICE on March 27. Homeland Security officials said his visa was revoked because of a 2023 DWI arrest in Minneapolis. Gunaydin had a hearing in immigration court Tuesday afternoon, where ICE asked for the delay so they can formalize the charges against him. He has been in ICE custody since his arrest in March. The immigration judge gave the government until April 22 to draft federal charges. Gunaydin's defense attorney has until April 29 to respond, and a hearing will be held on May 6. Gunaydin was detained while walking to class from his St. Paul home. His lawyer, however, provided records showing his visa was revoked several hours after his arrest, so she says he was detained while having lawful student status. Video of Gunaydin's 2023 arrest shows him saying he feared deportation after officers told him a breathalyzer test showed he was three times over the legal limit. "I should not have done this," Gunaydin said in the dash cam video. "I just don't want this to be the reason that I go back to the third-world country, that I just f****** die from a terrorist organization." Court records show that in March 2024, when Gunaydin petitioned to enter a guilty plea, he stated, "I understand that if I am not a citizen of the United States, my plea of guilty may result in deportation, exclusion from admission to the United States, or denial of naturalization as a United States citizen." But Gunaydin's lawyer said he has already served his time and has expressed remorse for the DWI. He made a virtual appearance from the Sherburne County Jail for a court hearing last week. Federal prosecutors accuse him of being a public safety and national security threat, but Gunaydin is suing President Trump and other officials, alleging his continued detainment is unlawful. Note: The above video first aired on April 11, 2025.
CBS News
11-04-2025
- CBS News
University of Minnesota student detained by ICE returns to court Friday
A University of Minnesota graduate student is scheduled to appear in court on Friday in Minneapolis two weeks after being detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement . Dogukan Gunaydin , a 28-year-old Turkish citizen, is an MBA student at the Carlson School of Management in Minneapolis. Homeland Security officials say Gunaydin's visa was revoked due to a 2023 DWI arrest in Minneapolis. Friday's bond hearing, which comes days after federal prosecutors filed new charges against Gunaydin, will determine whether or not he will remain in custody. Gunaydin and others may testify during the hearing. Police dash cam video of the 2023 arrest shows Gunaydin saying he feared deportation after officers told him a breathalyzer test showed he was three times over the legal limit. "I should not have done this," Gunaydin said in the dash cam video. "I just don't want this to be the reason that I go back to the third-world country, that I just f****** die from a terrorist organization." Court records show that in March 2024, when Gunaydin petitioned to enter a guilty plea, he stated, "I understand that if I am not a citizen of the United States, my plea of guilty may result in deportation, exclusion from admission to the United States, or denial of naturalization as a United States citizen." But Gunaydin's lawyer said he has already served his time, and had lawful student status when his visa was revoked just hours after his detainment. Earlier this week, Gunaydin appeared in court virtually from the Sherburne County Jail . Federal prosecutors accuse him of being a public safety and national security threat. Gunaydin is now suing President Trump and other officials, alleging his continued detainment is unlawful. University officials said they had no prior knowledge from ICE of his arrest. Gunaydin's neighbor told WCCO earlier this month that his dog was left behind after the arrest. "I didn't realize he had been gone this long. The dog has barked at the door the last couple days and I didn't realize it was like this, but someone's got to get in and deal with that dog," his neighbor said. Gunaydin's arrest coincided with the detainment of a student at Minnesota State University, Mankato . "A lot of our international students are very scared and worried about their future," said Jameel Haque, an associate professor of history at MSU-Mankato. MSU officials say five other students have also had their visas revoked. This is a developing story. Stay with for more.
