Leqaa Kordia, a pro-Palestinian activist and Columbia University student, has been released from immigration detention after spending more than a year in ICE custody. The release follows significant public outcry and support from various political figures, including requests from Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Kordia was held at a Texas detention facility since her arrest in relation to campus protests against the Gaza conflict. Advocates from organizations like Amnesty International have welcomed her release, marking a significant moment following a crackdown on campus protests during the Trump administration.