Event Brief
Columbia's Varied Responses to Student Arrests
Filed: Feb 28, 2026 at 9:47 AM ET
Summary: Columbia University reacted differently to the arrests of two students, highlighting contrasting approaches to immigration issues.
WHO: Columbia University, Mahmoud Khalil, Elmina Aghayeva
WHAT: Responses to student arrests
WHEN: Feb 28, 2026 at 3:00 AM ET
WHERE: New York
WHY: Different circumstances surrounding each student's arrest
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