Summary
A Columbia University student, Elmina Aghayeva, was detained by federal immigration authorities at a university-owned building. She was released later the same day and informed her followers on social media that she was safe but shocked by the event.
Key Facts
- Elmina Aghayeva is a student at Columbia University.
- She was detained by federal immigration authorities early Thursday morning.
- Aghayeva was taken from a residential building owned by the university.
- Columbia Acting President Claire Shipman stated that federal agents claimed they were searching for a "missing person" to gain access.
- Aghayeva posted on Instagram after her release, stating she was safe but needed time to process the incident.
- She has a large following on social media.
