NYC mayor says Trump agreed to immediately release Columbia student detained by ICE

Associated Press (AP)EN 5 min read 100% complete by By JAKE OFFENHARTZFebruary 26, 2026 at 11:23 PM

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A Columbia University student was detained by federal immigration agents on Thursday after the agents allegedly gained access to a residence hall by posing as investigators searching for a missing person. The student, Ellie Aghayeva, was taken from her campus apartment. The incident sparked protests among students at the university. According to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, former President Donald Trump intervened, agreeing to the student's immediate release. The reason for the initial detention has not been specified in the article.

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United States 50% Ellie Aghayeva 60% ICE 70% New York City ×270% Donald Trump ×280% Zohran Mamdani ×280% Columbia University ×590%

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