US immigration agents arrest Palestinian student protesting at Columbia University.
The detained youth was demanding rights for immigrants and refugees, as well as criticizing the immigration policies of the Donald Trump administration.
Reuters - U.S. immigration agents arrested a Palestinian student who was participating in protests at Columbia University in New York as part of a coordinated action under former President Donald Trump's immigration policy. The student, whose identity was not released, was involved in demonstrations demanding rights for immigrants and refugees, as well as criticizing the Trump administration's immigration policies.
According to sources close to the case, the arrest occurred on the university campus, where the student was participating in a peaceful protest. Witnesses reported that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arrived at the scene and detained the young man, alleging irregularities in his immigration status. The action sparked outrage among protesters and students, who accused the authorities of abuse of power and political repression.
Columbia University issued a statement expressing concern about the incident and stating that it is closely monitoring the case. "We defend the rights of our students and oppose any form of intimidation or violation of individual liberties," the institution said.
The arrest comes at a time of growing tension in the United States regarding immigration policies, which were widely criticized during the Trump administration for measures considered harsh and discriminatory. Since Trump's return to the presidency in 2025, similar actions have been reported in various parts of the country, generating debates about the limits of law enforcement and the rights of immigrants.
Human rights organizations and pro-immigration groups condemned the detention and called for the student's immediate release. "This arrest is yet another example of the policy of persecution and exclusion that has been implemented," said a spokesperson for the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU).
ICE has not publicly commented on the case, but internal sources indicate that the action is part of a broader operation to strengthen immigration control in the country.
Meanwhile, protests continue to grow on university campuses and in the streets of major cities, with demonstrators demanding justice and an end to policies considered oppressive.
