Brown professor detained at Boston airport; visa valid

Rasha Alawieh, an Assistant Professor at Brown University, was detained at Boston Logan Airport after returning from Lebanon. She holds a valid H-1B visa issued by the U.S. consulate in Beirut. Her attorneys claim she was not allowed legal counsel and that her detention lacks justification. The reason for her detention by Customs and Border Protection is unclear. Brown University is seeking more information about Alawieh's situation. A university spokesperson emphasized the need for caution in sharing personal details.