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MNN US · March 17, 2026 · 1 min read

Columbia University protester freed after year in immigration detention

What happened: Leqaa Kordia was released after spending a year in US immigration custody. Officials say she overstayed her student visa, while her lawyer claims she was targeted due to pro-Palestinian activism.

Why it matters:

  • Highlights concerns over immigration enforcement and potential political targeting.
  • Affects activists and students involved in political protests in the US.

MNN Take: The case raises questions about the balance between immigration law enforcement and the protection of political expression rights.

Sources: BBC US & Canada