Officer improperly canceled visa of Harvard scholar charged with frog embryo smuggling, judge rules
- Postato il 8 aprile 2026
- Di The Toronto Star
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A federal judge has determined that a U.S. customs official acted unlawfully when canceling the visa of a Russian scientist employed at Harvard University who faced allegations related to the illegal transportation of amphibian embryos across international borders. The ruling highlights concerns about due process and administrative authority in immigration matters, potentially reopening discussion about proper procedures for visa revocation in cases involving scientific research and alleged customs violations.
Officer improperly canceled visa of Harvard scholar charged with frog embryo smuggling, judge rules
A U.S. judge on Tuesday ruled that a customs officer improperly canceled the visa of a Russian-born scientist and Harvard University researcher charged with smuggling frog embryos in the U.S.
