Op/Ed
Community Forum: Öztürk’s detainment is a blatant disregard of free speech and free press protections
April 10, 2025
On March 25, masked federal immigration authorities detained Tufts University Ph.D. student Rümeysa Öztürk for engaging in what Trump administration officials said were “activities in support of Hamas, a foreign terrorist organization that relishes the killing of Americans.”
We’re so glad you’re interested in this content! Please understand that in order for us to be able to fund high quality reporters covering local news, we need the help of paying subscribers and readers.
For full access to this story and all online content, please log in or subscribe to the Addison Independent.
More News
Op/Ed
Letter to the Editor: Thoughtful work behind proposed ACSD budget
It is with confidence and genuine commitment to our ACSD community that the school board p … (read more)
Op/Ed
Sen. Heffernan’s justification for SR21 vote is concerning
“Facts are a necessary part of due process, but SR21 is not about due process. Due process … (read more)
Op/Ed
Ways of Seeing: Step up for your community
Laurie Cox reflects on 40 years of public service on the Ripton selectboard.
