Agents from the Department of Homeland Security ran a search warrant at two Columbia University homes Thursday night. The Ivy League announced days after anti-Israel instigator Mahomodo Halil was arrested by ice in an off-campus apartment.
Interim President Katrina Armstrong revealed the attack on the Colombian community, noting that no one has been arrested or detained when the federal government searched the rooms of the two students.
“The federal government of DHS had two judicial search warrants signed by a federal magistrate judge serving Columbia University and allowing DHS to enter the university's non-public areas and conduct searches of two student rooms,” Armstrong said.
“The university has a clear protocol. In line with this protocol, our longstanding practices, and the practices of cities and institutions across the country, universities require law enforcement to have a judicial warrant to enter a private university area, including residential university buildings.”
The “grief” leader said she was “required” to follow the law, adding that the Fed did not remove the items and no additional measures were taken.
“We understand the great stress of our community being below,” Armstrong continued, providing university resources to students in need.
“Despite the unprecedented challenges, Columbia University is a place where knowledge pursuits are cherished and violently protected, the rule of law and legitimate processes are respected, and all members of our community can be valued and thrived. These are the principles we support and guide us every day.”
The Department of Homeland Security did not immediately respond to a Post Office request for comment.
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