Summary
Leqaa Kordia, a Palestinian woman, was released from immigration detention in Texas after a year. She was initially detained during protests at Columbia University and later for overstaying her visa. An immigration judge found insufficient grounds to detain her further, and she was released on bail.
Key Facts
- Leqaa Kordia was initially arrested during Columbia University protests in April 2024.
- She was taken into immigration detention in March 2025 for overstaying her student visa.
- The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) investigated her for allegedly sending funds overseas.
- An immigration judge found her explanation about the funds credible, leading to her release.
- Kordia experienced health issues in detention, including seizures and fainting.
- Her release came after a judge dismissed government's arguments against her.
- Kordia can now live in New Jersey while her case continues in court.
- The Trump administration focuses on enforcing immigration rules, leading to her detention.
