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FakeNoose

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3. The same article (OP link) says she's released and back in her dorm
Thu Feb 26, 2026, 05:21 PM
20 hrs ago

Mayor Mamdani has already looked into this issue on behalf of Columbia student Elaina Aghayeva.

Mamdani, who met with Trump at the White House Thursday, posted a statement on social media in the afternoon in which he said he spoke with the president about the incident.

"In our meeting earlier, I shared my concerns about Columbia student Elaina Aghayeva, who was detained by ICE this morning. He has just informed me that she will be released imminently," Mamdani said.

Aghayeva made a story on her Instagram page shortly after Mamdani's announcement, in which she expressed gratitude for the support. "I just got out a little while ago. I am safe and okay. In an uber (on the way) back home," she said. "I am so sorry, but I am in complete shock over what happened."

Aghayeva was seen by ABC News exiting a vehicle and entering building. She did not give a statement.


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