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Federal Agents Detain Columbia University Student

Federal agents detained Columbia University student Ellie Aghayeva early Thursday morning. The agents were from the Department of Homeland Security.

Agents lied about who they were to enter a residential building. The student was inside a university-owned residential building in New York.

Claire Shipman is the acting president of Columbia University. Shipman said federal officials lied about who they were.

Klear Note The Department of Homeland Security enforces immigration and border laws. Federal agents typically need permission to enter private buildings.

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Department of Homeland Security
United States federal agency that handles border security and immigration.
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