Palestinian student Leqaa Kordia released from US detention after a year

The family and legal team of Palestinian national Leqaa Kordia, 33, have expressed strong relief after she was released from custody by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) following more than a year in detention. However, they warned that the legal battle is not yet over, citing ongoing challenges to policies under President Donald Trump’s administration targeting migrants and dissenters. Sarah Sherman-Stokes, the lawyer leading Kordia’s defence team, said in a statement: “We are elated and relieved that Leqaa can finally return home to her family in New Jersey after a long year in ICE detention.”  She added: “This is an important step in restoring Leqaa’s rights as she continues to be unlawfully targeted by the government for her advocacy […]