Elmina Aghayeva
United StatesstudentFemale5.0Global Dominance: 0.03%Elmina Aghayeva is a woman from Azerbaijan who was arrested by ICE agents after her student visa was terminated in 2016 due to non-attendance. Her case has drawn attention following allegations that ICE agents posed as police to effectuate her arrest. Aghayeva's situation highlights ongoing debates surrounding immigration enforcement practices and the treatment of individuals in the U.S. who are in violation of immigration laws.
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Mamdani also brought up ICE detaining Columbia student Elmina Aghayeva.
Live updates: Mamdani is hosting Trump at Gracie Mansion in New YorkUnited States· 2026-09-21
During the February gathering, Mamdani demanded the release of Elmina Aghayeva, a Columbia University student who was detained by federal immigration agents inside her university residence.
Mayor Mamdani to meet with President Trump in NYC on MondayUnited States· 2026-09-21
Elmina Aghayeva confirmed on her Instagram account that she had been released and was safe after being detained by ICE.
Une étudiante azerbaïdjanaise relâchée par l’ICE après une demande de Zohran Mamdani à Donald Trump
France· 2026-02-27
The Columbia University student arrested and detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Thursday morning has been released.
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United Kingdom· 2026-02-27
Elmina Aghayeva was detained by federal immigration agents, prompting Mamdani to discuss her release with Trump.
Mamdani meets with Trump in unannounced trip to Washington | New YorkUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-27
Elmina Aghayeva was arrested by ICE agents after her student visa was terminated.
Columbia student released after ICE agents allegedly posed as police to make arrestUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-27