Summary
A student at Columbia University was released from custody after being arrested by immigration agents. The agents reportedly pretended to be local police to enter the student's dorm. New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani intervened by talking to President Donald Trump, which led to the student's release.
Key Facts
- A Columbia University student was detained by immigration agents.
- The agents allegedly pretended to be NYPD officers to enter the dorm.
- The student, Elmina Aghayeva, was accused of not having a valid U.S. visa.
- The Department of Homeland Security says agents did not misrepresent themselves.
- New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani met with President Trump to discuss the arrest.
- President Trump informed Mamdani that the student would be released.
- The arrest led to calls for laws to limit ICE access to places like schools and dorms.
