Columbia student detained by DHS agents for entering building with false information

A Columbia University student was detained by federal agents on Thursday morning, with claims that the agents impersonated NYPD officers to gain entry under false pretenses related to a missing person case. Acting President Claire Shipman emphasized that law enforcement requires a judicial warrant to access university property. New York Governor Kathy Hochul and other officials expressed concern over the incident, highlighting potential civil rights violations. The situation unfolds amid ongoing tensions at Columbia related to recent protests following the Israel-Hamas conflict.

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