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Brilliant Researcher Detained at Airport | Oakland News
A Johns Hopkins researcher from Cameroon, Fatima Ameaka, was detained at BWI Airport for visa overstaying—despite having valid work authorization until 2029 and a pending asylum case. Her critical work on infectious disease outbreaks and her respected role at the Bloomberg School of Public Health have sparked outrage among colleagues and the public. Now held in Louisiana, she’s unreachable by family and lawyers, with her legal team launching a GoFundMe to cover costs as immigration enforcement ramps up at airports. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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