Summary
A Columbia University student named Elmina Aghayeva was detained by immigration authorities and later released after New York City's mayor discussed the situation with President Trump. Aghayeva was initially taken into custody because of issues with her visa status, and her case has sparked discussions about immigration enforcement on college campuses.
Key Facts
- Elmina Aghayeva is a Columbia University student with a significant social media presence.
- Immigration authorities detained her early Thursday morning at her university residence.
- The Department of Homeland Security said her student visa was terminated in 2016.
- Aghayeva was released after New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani spoke with President Trump.
- The mayor had a previously scheduled meeting with President Trump and later talked with him by phone about the case.
- Columbia University is offering legal support and reviewing the circumstances of her detention.
- The detention has brought attention to federal authority and immigration actions on college campuses.
