Palestinian Protester Leqaa Kordia Released on Bond from U.S. Immigration Detention

Leqaa Kordia, a Palestinian protester detained by U.S. immigration authorities in 2025 for overstaying her student visa, was released on a $100,000 bond by Immigration Judge Tara Naselow-Nahas, who criticized the government's opposition as "disingenuous." Arrested during 2024 pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University, Kordia faced harsh detention conditions and health issues. Her release followed calls from rights groups and politicians amid debates over whether protests against Israel's Gaza actions are antisemitic or legitimate advocacy for Palestinian rights. The immigration case continues.