A high-profile case involving a citizen of Azerbaijan has unfolded in the United States: student Elmira (Ellie) Agayeva, attending Columbia University, was detained and subsequently released. According to American sources, the operation took place right on the grounds of one of the country’s most prestigious educational institutions, part of the Ivy League.

Agayeva and four other students were arrested by agents of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which was established after the September 11 attacks to prevent threats within the country. Reports indicate that agents conducted a thorough search of the apartment where the detainees lived, confiscating several personal items for further investigation.

Swift Resolution of the Situation

The situation with Elmira Agayeva was resolved fairly quickly. The student was released shortly after her detention, thanks to the intervention of high-ranking politicians. New York City Mayor Zohra Mamdani made a plea for her release. During a meeting in Washington with President Donald Trump, he raised this issue.

Mamdani presented Trump and his aide with a list of the five detained students, asking for their prosecution to be halted. As a result, a phone call took place, during which the U.S. President promised that Agayeva would be released shortly.

Agayeva’s Student Life and Career

The administration of Columbia University officially confirmed Elmira Agayeva’s release. She is a senior student majoring in challenging fields: neuroscience and political science. Agayeva is also active on social media, sharing moments of her life in New York.

As of now, the official reasons for the students’ detention remain unknown.