Columbia student detained by ICE agents who used misrepresentations' to gain access to dorm building, university says | amNewYork

"ICE agents detained a Columbia University student in a dorm building early Thursday morning, allegedly making misrepresentations to gain entry to the building, according to acting Columbia President Claire Shipman. Shipman wrote in a Feb. 26 message to the school's community that the university is working to gather more information, working to reach the family, and providing legal support."

"The agents allegedly purported to be searching for a missing person in order to gain access to the building and detain the student, Shipman wrote. Columbia School of General Studies senior Ellie Aghayeva posted on Instagram stories Thursday morning, Dhs illegally arrested me. Please help."

"The University requires all law enforcement officials to have a judicial warrant or a judicial subpoena in order to access non-public areas of the university, including housing, classrooms, and areas that require university swipe access."

ICE agents detained Columbia University student Ellie Aghayeva in a dormitory building early Thursday morning by allegedly misrepresenting their purpose as searching for a missing person. Acting President Claire Shipman announced the detention and confirmed the university is gathering information, contacting the family, and providing legal support. Aghayeva posted on social media describing the arrest as illegal. General Studies Dean Lisa Rosen-Metsch emphasized the seriousness of the matter and offered community support. Columbia University policy requires law enforcement to present judicial warrants or subpoenas to access non-public areas including housing and classrooms.

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