"This morning at approximately 6:30 a.m., federal agents from the Department of Homeland Security entered a Columbia Residential building and detained a student. Our understanding at this time is that the federal agents made misrepresentations to gain entry to the building to search for a 'missing person.' We are working to gather more details."
"Law-enforcement agents are required to have either a judicial warrant or subpoena to access nonpublic spaces on Columbia's campus including classrooms, housing, and areas that require ID-swipe access. An administrative warrant is not sufficient."
"ICE has no place in our schools and universities. These activities do not make our city or country safer, but rather drive mistrust and danger."
Federal agents from the Department of Homeland Security detained a Columbia University student on campus Thursday morning by misrepresenting their purpose to gain access to a residential building. University acting president Claire Shipman stated agents claimed to be searching for a missing person to enter the nonpublic space. The student, identified as neuroscience major Ellie Aghayeva, posted on social media alleging illegal arrest. Shipman emphasized that law enforcement requires judicial warrants or subpoenas to access campus buildings, stating administrative warrants are insufficient. City Council officials condemned the incident, asserting such activities undermine community trust and safety.
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