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April 8, 2026
Judge rules customs officer wrongly canceled Harvard researcher's visa
- U.S. District Court Judge Christina Reiss ruled that Customs and Border Protection unlawfully canceled the visa of Harvard researcher Kseniia Petrova after her detention at Boston Logan International Airport.
- The judge emphasized that the cancellation was arbitrary, highlighting the need for proper procedures by customs officers.
- Petrova's case has garnered attention for its implications on foreign scientists in U.S. academia, as she continues to face a separate criminal case related to the incident.
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- Judge says a US customs officer improperly canceled a Harvard researcher's visaApr 8, 2026 at 12:54 AM · AP
- Harvard scientist's visa was unlawfully canceled, judge findsApr 8, 2026 at 1:44 PM · NBC