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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Tanmay Puri

Columbia Student Ellie Aghayeva Claims 'Illegal Arrest' by DHS After ICE Detention

Columbia student Ellie Aghayeva alleges illegal DHS arrest after ICE detention on campus (Credit: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement/Flickr)

In a viral and contentious incident that has got a lot of heat across the United States and beyond, Columbia University student Elmina 'Ellie' Aghayeva has accused federal authorities of illegally arresting her inside her university-owned residence.

The detention, which took place in the early hours of Thursday morning, has caused protests on campus, heated political debate, and questions over immigration enforcement protocols on university grounds.

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