DHS Abducts Columbia Student From College Housing
Quick Insights
The Bottom Line
DHS agents detained a Columbia student from university housing using a false pretense, raising concerns about federal immigration tactics.
How This Affects You
If you are an international student, this incident highlights risks of federal agents using deceptive tactics on campus, potentially affecting your safety and rights.
AI Summary
Federal immigration agents detained Columbia University student Ellie Aghayeva after reportedly gaining access to university housing by falsely claiming to search for a missing child. Aghayeva, an international student from Azerbaijan, was released hours later following intervention from NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani and a habeas corpus petition. This incident follows an "ICE Off Campus" protest at Columbia and echoes a previous detainment of a pro-Palestinian student, raising concerns about federal immigration tactics and university protections for international students. The event highlights ongoing tensions regarding immigration enforcement on college campuses and the methods used by federal agencies.
What's Being Done
DHS agents detained a Columbia University student from housing using false pretenses, raising concerns about federal tactics.
Source Coverage Map
2 of 43 tracked sources covered this story
Following this story?
Get notified when new coverage appears
Other Sources Covering This Story
2 sourcesMultiple outlets have reported on this story. Compare perspectives from different sources.
Pro-Palestine International Students Have Won in Court. Why Hasn’t Mahmoud Khalil Won His Freedom?
Zohran Mamdani Kept Columbia Student in New York — Then Phoned With Trump to Secure Her Release
Should this be getting more attention?
You Might Have Missed
Related stories from different sources and perspectives
Civil RightsCollege student shot and killed while walking with friends near campus - USA Today
<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirgFBVV95cUxPbFB3bl94U2xBOFVYcUFQaTBYZ1NzVGpsVXJhZnU2NEoyT3dBYzlDVWFxdjNTRjVmaG8tSHVJZk1QdDhoOEtSWXM1ckNubno4R29RWE5yM3ozdkRSMWh2ZmxvakhXQXRrcmhJaWhvSlJiRDF4bVN5dENNMUhlVFJTbU5PTENWODU2ZGMtZWlTQVpjZ3Q5bExBSnYwUXNWNWZIV1BfdmVOX0hCNVhkY1E?oc=5" target="_blank">College student shot and killed while walking with friends near campus</a> <font color="#6f6f6f">USA Today</font>
GlobalUS college student’s death in Barcelona was likely an accident, Spanish police say - AP News
<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilwFBVV95cUxQalpnTlZIa3ZtalcxcjNoM3h2V2o0ckdydHVfX3ByWXJzNHNIWjN0a2tzQzhYR0p3YThyc3B1U2hqT25lNjBqQS1KMFEzc2w4QmVmTHFlRi1WbExaWWUtNV9ZdGxublA3QXRTVXlOY1ozcjIxbXdKZW5NRWR2bzhwRXBTVUY3aFNkUGdIRkVUVlZRc3RESTlZ?oc=5" target="_blank">US college student’s death in Barcelona was likely an accident, Spanish police say</a> <font color="#6f6f6f">AP News</font>
GlobalFamily desperate for help to find college student who vanished on Spain trip
A University of Alabama student from the Chicago suburbs was reported missing while on a trip to Barcelona, Spain. Ash-har Quraishi has details.
Civil Rights18-year-old college student shot, killed while walking with friends
An 18-year-old student at Loyola University in Chicago was shot and killed while walking with her friends near campus, authorities said.
HealthColleges struggle to keep up with growing mental health problems
Depression and suicidal ideation are stubbornly high among college students despite increased efforts by universities to combat the long-growing problem. While nearly all four-year institutions and the vast majority of community colleges offer mental health services, it hasn’t been enough to combat the academic stress, increased screen and social media time, rising isolation and other factors experts say can contribute to the…
Civil RightsUF College Republicans sue after suspension over Nazi salute post
<p>The University of Florida campus group says the suspension over an off-campus post violated free speech</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/news/2026/feb/17/sign-up-for-the-breaking-news-us-email-to-get-newsletter-alerts-direct-to-your-inbox?utm_medium=ACQUISITIONS_STANDFIRST&utm_campaign=BN22326&utm_content=signup&utm_term=standfirst&utm_source=GUARDIAN_WEB">Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox</a></p></li></ul><p>A dispute among student Republican groups in Florida over alleged <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/news/antisemitism">antisemitic</a> behavior is heading for a courtroom after a chapter at the state’s flagship university was suspended for an online post featuring two people giving <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2026/03/16/florida-college-republicans-antisemitic">Nazi salutes</a>.</p><p>On Saturday, University of Florida (UF) blocked campus operations of the school’s College R...
ICE deployments created chaos for cities and cost them millions, NPR analysis finds
Local leaders report already-strapped police departments racked up overtime bills in the millions while others report a multi-million dollar hit to business during the worst ICE surges.
Did this story change how you see things?
Stories like this only matter when people see them. Help us get verified journalism in front of more eyes.
The Verity Ledger curates verified investigative journalism from trusted sources only.
See our sourcesMost Read This Week
Fentanyl found inside Barbies sold at Missouri discount store, police say
White House registers new ‘alien’-related .gov domains as DOD tackles Trump’s disclosure directive
Kash Patel admits under oath FBI is buying location data on Americans
US moves to soften capital rules: ‘Big banks can declare mission accomplished’
The West's historic snow drought could bring water shortages, wildfires
