NEW: Tufts files a declaration in support of Rümeysa Öztürk: "The University has no information to support the allegations that she was engaged in activities at Tufts that warrant her arrest and detention." www.tufts.edu/president/sp... (tufts.edu) "The University declares that this opinion piece was not in violation of any Tufts policies. Further, no complaints were filed with the University or, to our knowledge, outside of the University about this op-ed." "The free movement of our international community members is therefore essential to the functioning of the University and serving our mission." "The undersigned submits this declaration, on behalf of Tufts University, in support of Ms. Öztürk and asks that she receive the due process rights to which she is entitled ... so that she can return to complete her studies and finish her degree at Tufts University." Here are 21 more heartfelt declarations from Tufts faculty, peers, chaplains, and dear friends, praising Rümeysa Öztürk's scholarship, compassion, and character. (documentcloud.org)
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