Elmina “Ellie” Aghaveva, a 29-year-old student, who was seized in her dorm room by ICE agents at 6 a.m. on Feb. 26 was freed by 4 p.m. after Mayor Mamdani,--who had a meeting with President Trump in Washington that morning--interceded on her behalf with the president. ( Photo: Instagram @ellharve) Columbia Student Detained by ICE Released After Mamdani-Trump Meeting The Columbia student arrested by ICE agents inside her dorm was released hours later following an intervention from President... News 27 Feb 2026 | 10:37
