DHS agents search Columbia University students' rooms

Homeland Security agents searched two student rooms at Columbia University on Thursday night, prompting interim President Katrina Armstrong to express her heartbreak. No arrests were made, and no items were taken during the searches, which followed judicial warrants. Armstrong stated that the university must comply with the law and emphasized the presence of campus safety during the searches. She reassured the community of Columbia's commitment to safety and the rule of law. The searches occurred shortly after the arrest of student Mahmoud Khalil, linked to anti-Israel protests. Khalil is currently in ICE custody, facing allegations related to national security and his advocacy for Palestinian rights.