The U.S. government has informed a court of its intention to deport Kseniia Petrova, a Harvard researcher, to Russia. Petrova was detained at Logan Airport in Boston on February 16th after allegedly failing to declare scientific samples upon entering the United States.
According to court documents, the government believes Petrova violated customs regulations. The specific nature of the scientific samples and the exact regulations violated have not been fully disclosed. Petrova's legal team is expected to challenge the deportation order.
The case raises questions about the treatment of international scientists and the potential impact of customs regulations on scientific research. The legal battle is likely to continue in the coming weeks as Petrova fights to remain in the United States.
U.S. Government Plans to Deport Harvard Scientist to Russia
The U.S. government informed a court that it intends to deport Kseniia Petrova, a Harvard researcher, back to Russia. Petrova was detained at Boston's Logan Airport on February 16th. Her detention stemmed from failing to properly declare scientific samples she was transporting into the country. The legal proceedings are ongoing, but the government's position is now clear.