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ICE 'Tricked Security Guard' to Enter Columbia Dorm and Arrest Student Elmina 'Ellie' Aghayeva, Investigation Claims

Columbia's acting president, Claire Shipman, said the agents gained access to the building by telling a security attendant they were searching for a missing child.

International Business Times UK

ICE enters Columbia University with a shameless and illegal lie, detains ‘extremely intelligent’ student

Thankfully, Zohran Mamdani continues to be the anti-thesis of Donald Trump.

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Zohran Mamdani sat down with Trump, and somehow walked out having freed a Columbia student straight from ICE detention

The strangest US politics bromance continues.

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Ellie Aghayeva Released After 'Deceptive' ICE Arrest Following Zohran Mamdani's Meeting With Trump

Columbia student Ellie Aghayeva has been released from ICE custody after New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he secured assurances from President Trump during an Oval Office meeting.

International Business Times UK

‘Utterly unacceptable’: Columbia president slams ‘breach of protocol’ after Ellie Aghayeva’s detention by DHS agents

In a dramatic early-morning operation that sent shockwaves across campus, Elmina “Ellie” Aghayeva, a student at Columbia University, was detained by federal immigration agents after they allegedly misrepresented themselves to gain entry into a university residential building.

The Times of India

Columbia University Student Detained by DHS in Dorm — Released After Trump Call

A Columbia University student was detained by DHS agents who allegedly misrepresented themselves. The incident sparked controversy and legal action.

International Business Times UK

Who is Ellie Aghayeva? Columbia Student Arrested 'Illegally' as Influencer Pleads for Help After DHS Raid

Columbia University student and influencer Ellie Aghayeva's arrest by DHS agents has sparked a heated debate over immigration policies and federal authority.

International Business Times UK

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Columbia student detained by federal agents who claimed to be seeking 'missing person,' school says

Columbia University says federal immigration agents detained a student after misrepresenting themselves to gain entry to a residence hall

The Independent UK

Detained Columbia student released after Mamdani talks with Trump

Ellie Aghayeva confirms freedom hours after Department of Homeland security agents access residence hall

The Guardian - US

A Columbia genocide scholar says she may leave over university's new definition of antisemitism

Academics around the country are raising alarm about growing efforts to define antisemitism on terms pushed by the Trump administration

The Independent UK

A look at details of the settlement between Columbia University and the Trump administration

A deal between Columbia University and the Trump administration calls for the Ivy League school to pay more than $220 million to resolve multiple federal investigations into alleged violations of federal antidiscrimination laws

The Independent UK

Columbia University agrees to pay more than $220M in deal with Trump to restore federal funding

Also in the settlement is an agreement to ask prospective international students “questions designed to elicit their reasons for wishing to study in the United States,” and establishes processes to make sure all students are committed to “civil discourse.”

Euronews

Columbia University to pay $200m to settle anti-Semitism claims

Settlement marks victory in US President Donald Trump’s efforts to exert greater control over third-level education.

Al Jazeera

Columbia University to pay more than $220M in deal with Trump administration to restore federal funding

Columbia’s agreement with the Trump administration will restore most of its $400 million in federal funding

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The Guardian - US

Columbia announces deal to pay Trump administration more than $220m

Deal falls short of starkest measures, including consent decree and overhaul of university’s governance structure

The Guardian - US

Columbia adopts controversial definition of antisemitism amid federal grants freeze

University announces move as it tries to restore $400m in funds frozen over alleged failure to protect Jewish students

The Guardian - US

Mahmoud Khalil blocked from holding son for first time by Ice, lawyers say

Detained Columbia University graduate and Palestinian activist forced to meet month-old baby from behind glass

The Independent UK

Pro-Palestine protesters burn diplomas and clash with police at Columbia graduation

Two were arrested in demonstrations, one of whom appeared to be in graduation robes

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The Independent UK

Over boos, Columbia University president notes Mahmoud Khalil's absence at graduation

The head of Columbia University alluded to the detention of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil during a commencement speech Wednesday that drew loud boos and chants of “free Palestine” from graduating students

The Guardian - US

‘Free Mahmoud’: Columbia students boo acting president at graduation as Khalil is still detained

As Claire Shipman spoke students voiced displeasure that green card holder Mahmoud Khalil remains in Ice custody

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‘Some amount of frustration with me’: Columbia University president smirks through deafening boos from graduating students

Referencing "freedom of speech" at Columbia is a sick joke right now.

International Business Times

Pro-Palestinian Protesters Occupy Columbia University Library, Prompting NYPD Sweep

Pro-Palestinian protesters occupied Columbia University's Butler Library, clashing with police, resulting in dozens of arrests.

Reason

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The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters arrested after Columbia calls in NYPD

University’s acting president says move was necessary for safety and calls protesters’ actions ‘outrageous’. Plus, Pakistan’s PM vows to avenge India’s airstrikes

Al Jazeera

Pro-Palestinian protesters arrested at US’s Columbia University

Pro-Palestinian student group says it staged demonstration to protest university profiting from ‘imperialist violence’.

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