Leqaa Kordia

Leqaa Kordia is a 33-year-old Palestinian protester who was taken into ICE custody nearly a year ago. She gained prominence for her participation in pro-Palestinian protests, including demonstrations at Columbia University in April 2024. Kordia is currently newsworthy due to her recent hospitalization after suffering a seizure while in ICE detention in Texas. Her family reports being kept in the dark regarding her condition and treatment, alleging they were 'stonewalled' by immigration agents. Advocates claim authorities are going to “extraordinary lengths” to detain her. Kordia's case highlights concerns about the treatment of detainees in ICE custody, particularly those involved in political activism, and raises questions about access to legal representation and family communication.