Palestinian activist Leqaa Kordia released from Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility
March 17, 2026 • Al Jazeera
A Palestinian activist has been released from an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility in Texas, according to reports.
Leqaa Kordia, a 33-year-old resident of the occupied West Bank, was held at the facility for approximately one year. She is believed to be the last individual connected to the Columbia University anti-genocide protests still being detained by US immigration authorities.
Details regarding Kordia’s release are not yet available. However, it has been confirmed that she was released from the ICE detention facility in Texas.
Kordia’s detention at the facility began after her involvement in the Columbia University anti-genocide protests. The exact circumstances surrounding her detention and subsequent release are currently unclear.
The incident highlights the ongoing detention of individuals connected to various protests and demonstrations in the United States. Immigration authorities have been holding several individuals in custody related to these events, sparking concerns among human rights advocates.
Kordia’s release from the ICE facility marks a significant development in the case, although further information regarding her current status is not yet available.
Source: Al Jazeera