"The federal agents gained entry by stating they were police searching for a missing child. The agents didn't have "any kind of warrant," she said. Columbia security cameras captured the agents showing photos of the alleged missing child, Shipman said. Once the agents made it to Aghayeva's apartment, "it became clear they had misrepresented themselves.""
"A public safety officer on the scene asked multiple times for a warrant, which was not produced, as well as more time to call his boss-a request the agents denied. "The agents took our student," she said. "This was a frightening and fast-moving situation and utterly unacceptable for our students and staff.""
"Just got off the phone with President Trump," Mamdani wrote. "In our meeting earlier, I shared my concerns about Columbia student Elaina Aghayeva, who was detained by ICE this morning. He has just informed me that she will be released imminently.""
DHS agents detained Columbia University senior Ellie Aghayeva at an off-campus residence by falsely claiming to search for a missing child, gaining entry without a warrant. Columbia's acting president reported that security cameras documented agents showing photos of an alleged missing child before misrepresenting their purpose. A public safety officer repeatedly requested a warrant, which was never produced. Aghayeva was released Thursday afternoon following New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani's phone call with President Trump regarding her detention. DHS later stated her student visa had been terminated in 2016 for failing to attend class. The incident raised concerns about federal agents' tactics and warrant procedures.
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