A Columbia University student, Elaina Aghayev, detained by Department of Homeland Security agents on campus, will be released following intervention from New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. The mayor spoke with President Donald Trump, who confirmed her imminent release. The DHS agents allegedly misrepresented their purpose to gain entry to a dormitory, with Aghayev’s student visa reportedly terminated in 2016. Protests occurred on campus in response to the incident, which raised concerns about the actions of federal agents.
Want More Context? 🔎
Loading PerspectiveSplit analysis...
