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Boston Protests Demand Release of Detained Tufts Student

4/4/2025

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In Boston, a powerful protest erupted as over 200 people rallied for the release of Tufts University student Rümeysa Öztürk, detained by ICE. Mayor Michelle Wu and Attorney General Andrea Campbell labeled the situation a constitutional crisis. Meanwhile, Boston University students advocated for a "sanctuary campus," seeking safety and support against federal immigration enforcement.

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Story summary

In Boston, a powerful protest erupted as over 200 people rallied for the release of Tufts University student Rümeysa Öztürk, detained by ICE. Mayor Michelle Wu and Attorney General Andrea Campbell labeled the situation a constitutional crisis. Meanwhile, Boston University students advocated for a "sanctuary campus," seeking safety and support against federal immigration enforcement.