Judge says Minnesota student cant be deported, but Department of Homeland Security files appeal

Doğukan Günaydin, a University of Minnesota graduate student, remains in custody as the Department of Homeland Security appeals an immigration judge's ruling that terminated his deportation case. Judge Sarah Mazzie determined that the government did not adequately demonstrate that Günaydin posed a danger to the public, despite his conviction for drunken driving. His arrest on March 27 by ICE officers initiated removal proceedings against him. Günaydin has reportedly fallen behind in his studies since the arrest and is concerned about the potential loss of a summer internship he secured. U.

S. District Judge Jeffrey Bryan previously ruled that he must remain in Minnesota during the legal process, citing inconsistencies in the government's rationale for detaining him. Bryan also stated that Günaydin does not pose a flight risk and could suffer irreparable harm if moved. Despite his requests for reinstatement of immigration status as a student and immediate release, both were declined. This ongoing case highlights broader discussions around immigration enforcement and student rights within the U.

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