BOSTON, Mass. (WGGB\/WSHM) — Governor Maura Healey and Attorney General Andrea Campbell issued a reminder on Monday, saying that ICE agents need a judicial warrant to enter school dorms and other non-public campus facilities, like research labs and staff offices. <\/p>\n
This comes after ICE agents reportedly lied about an alleged missing child, so they could enter a Columbia University dormitory. Once inside, those agents detained Ellie Aghayeva. <\/p>\n
The Department of Homeland Security said the arrest was tied to a Student Visa, that was terminated in 2016. <\/p>\n
She was released later that day after New York City\u2019s Mayor Zohran Mamdani raised her case with President Donald Trump. <\/p>\n
Now, she\u2019s suing federal officials, and a hearing has been scheduled for March 6th. <\/p>\n
In the meantime, Attorney General Campbell issued a statement, saying in part: \u201cWhen ICE agents enter private campus housing without a judge-signed warrant, that\u2019s not law enforcement \u2014 that\u2019s rogue behavior.\u201d <\/p>\n
She went on to add that her office is already in contact with local colleges and universities, to provide guidance and support to protect their communities. <\/p>\n
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