ICE Detains Doctoral Student at University of Alabama
- A doctoral student at the University of Alabama was detained by federal immigration authorities, as stated in a university statement to WVTM 13.
- The student, identified as Alireza Doroundi, is an Iranian citizen.
- The university emphasizes that it follows all immigration laws and cooperates with federal authorities regarding international students.
- The reasons for Doroundi's detention by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement are unclear.
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University of Alabama student detained by ICE for 'significant national security concerns' moved to Louisiana facility
"He has not been arrested for any crime, nor has he participated in any anti-government protests," Alireza Doroudi's attorney said in a statement. "He is legally present in the U.S., pursuing his American dream by working towards his doctorate in mechanical engineering."

Lawyer says an Iranian student targeted for 'national security concerns' was not a campus protestor
A lawyer for an Iranian doctoral student at the University of Alabama says his client was arrested by immigration agents at his apartment in the middle of the night, even though he was allowed to stay in the country.
Alabama Won’t Say Alireza Doroudi’s Name. We Must.
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