Ellie Aghayeva
Ellie Aghayeva is an Azerbaijani student at Columbia University, studying neuroscience and political science. She gained national attention when she was detained by ICE agents in her dorm room on February 26, 2023, under controversial circumstances. Aghayeva, who had previously expressed concerns about her immigration status, used social media to plead for help, attracting over 100,000 followers. The incident sparked protests at the university and drew criticism from its leadership, culminating in intervention from President Trump, who facilitated her release the same day.
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Ellie Aghayeva, a Columbia University student from Azerbaijan, was taken into custody and later released by DHS.
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Ellie Aghayeva, a Columbia University student from Azerbaijan, was taken into custody and later released by DHS.
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Ellie Aghayeva, a Columbia University student from Azerbaijan, was taken into custody and later released by DHS.
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Ellie Aghayeva, a Columbia University student from Azerbaijan, was taken into custody and later released by DHS.
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Ellie Aghayeva, a Columbia University student from Azerbaijan, was taken into custody and later released by DHS.
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Ellie Aghayeva, a student from Azerbaijan, was detained by ICE agents in her dorm room at Columbia University.
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