Columbia University protester released after one year in immigration custody

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Federal officials say Leqaa Kordia overstayed her student visa. Her lawyer says she was targeted for pro-Palestinian activism.

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Columbia University protester released after one year in immigration custody
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Columbia University protester released after one year in immigration custody

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Federal officials say Leqaa Kordia overstayed her student visa. Her lawyer says she was targeted for pro-Palestinian activism.