Columbia University student Ellie Aghayeva arrested by federal immigration officers on campus, raising legal and ethical concerns
On a Thursday morning, a student at Columbia University was apprehended by federal immigration officers inside a residential building on campus, igniting significant concern and debate. According to reports from the university's acting president, Claire Shipman, the agents allegedly misrepresented themselves to gain entry for the arrest, raising serious questions about the legality and ethics of their actions. The detained individual has been identified as Ellie Aghayeva, an undergraduate student at Columbia. Following her arrest, Aghayeva shared a distressing message via Instagram, claiming, “DHS illegally arrested me. Please help,” alongside a photo that appeared to depict her in a vehicle.... [Continue Reading]
