Ellie Aghayeva released from ICE detention after Trump intervention

Feb 26, 2026, 6:23 PM50

(Update: Feb 27, 2026, 1:00 AM)

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Ellie Aghayeva released from ICE detention after Trump intervention

A Columbia University student was detained by ICE agents who misrepresented themselves as searching for a missing person.
The situation led to widespread outrage and raised questions regarding the legality of ice's entry into university housing.
Following advocacy from NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani and a meeting with President Trump, Aghayeva was released from detention.

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