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Council calls for release of detained Tufts student, approves 'Know Your Rights' outreach and backs city action to inform residents
Summary
Medford City Council passed a resolution condemning the detention of Tufts doctoral student Rumesa (Ramesa) Ozturk and calling for her release, and separately approved a 'Know Your Rights' information campaign and distribution in multiple languages; both measures passed unanimously.
The council unanimously approved a resolution calling for the immediate release of Rumesa (Ramesa) Ozturk, a Tufts doctoral student taken into custody by federal authorities, and urged government partners to oppose what sponsors described as an unlawful detention.
Councilor Lazaro (sponsor) read statements received from Tufts University, including a declaration from Tufts President Sunil Kumar describing the university’s outreach and confirming that Tufts considered Ms. Ozturk a third‑year…
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