Newsalert: Students are protesting at Columbia University after ICE arrested Elmina Aghayeva, who @DHSgov says is an illegal alien from Azerbaijan whose student visa was terminated in 2016 "for failing to attend classes."

Thursday, February 26, 2026

Students are protesting at Columbia University after ICE arrested Elmina Aghayeva, who @DHSgov says is an illegal alien from Azerbaijan whose student visa was terminated in 2016 "for failing to attend classes."

Happening Now: Students are protesting at Columbia University after ICE arrested Elmina Aghayeva, who @DHSgov says is an illegal alien from Azerbaijan whose student visa was terminated in 2016 "for failing to attend classes." pic.twitter.com/bnWvPTOIsA
— Jennie Taer (@JennieSTaer) February 26, 2026