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University Emails Immigration Support, Resources Following ICE Arrest at Columbia
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University Emails Immigration Support, Resources Following ICE Arrest at Columbia

Cornell's vice provost for international affairs sent an email Friday outlining immigration support and resources for the Cornell community, following the ICE arrest of Columbia University graduate student Elmina Aghayeva from her dormitory on Thursday. The email detailed four categories of resources — preparation, immediate assistance, immigration support, and emotional and academic support — and reminded community members that ICE agents may only enter university or private spaces with a valid judicial warrant or voluntary consent. Aghayeva was released the same day after New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani intervened with President Trump, and Cornell administration stated it is continuing to monitor the situation.

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