Harvard Researcher Faces Deportation Over Undeclared Frog Embryos
A Russian researcher at Harvard is currently being held by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) after failing to declare frog embryos at customs. This situation highlights a significant issue: the disproportionate punishment levied against her for what appears to be a relatively minor customs infraction. Her attorney argues that CBP misused its extensive immigration authority, choosing a drastically harsher penalty than a simple monetary fine would have entailed. This overreach raises concerns about the potential chilling effect on scientific research and collaboration within the United States.
The severity of the situation is further compounded by the government’s intent to deport her to Russia.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood