Columbia student free after Mamdani-Trump meeting as ICE agents accused of 'misrepresentations'
The Department of Homeland Security denies that agents misrepresented themselves as local officers.
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"Informed me that she will be released imminently."
— Zohran Mamdani , Politician
"Our understanding at this time is that the federal agents made misrepresentations to gain entry to the building to search for a 'missing person.'"
— Claire Shipman , Academic
"They purposefully deceived campus housing/security to gain entry to the student's apartment."
— Brad Hoylman-Sigal , Politician
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Manhattan Borough President who criticized the arrest.
The President of Columbia University.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
A university student and online influencer originally from Azerbaijan.
Kathy Hochul is the Governor of New York.
Mayor of New York City.
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