Federal authorities have detained Leqaa Kordia, marking the second arrest of an anti-Israel protester at Columbia University on immigration-related charges. Homeland Security agents took Kordia into custody following an investigation that revealed her immigration status was in violation of federal regulations.
This latest development follows the recent arrest of another activist from the same protest movement, raising questions about potential legal consequences for non-citizens involved in politically charged demonstrations. Officials have not disclosed the specifics of Kordia’s immigration violations but confirmed that she remains in federal custody pending further proceedings.
The arrests come amid heightened tensions on campus, where protests have drawn national attention. While some student groups have condemned the enforcement actions, federal officials maintain that the arrests are unrelated to political activity and are based solely on immigration law compliance. Kordia’s legal representatives have not yet issued a public statement regarding the charges.