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New York Today
February 28, 2026
A man in a yellow jacket holding a sign that reads, ‘ Ice out of N.Y.C. Now’’, walks past barriers and green fencing in front of Columbia University.

What Are ICE Agents Allowed to Do on College Campuses?

Federal agents do not have any special privileges on campuses. To arrest a student at Columbia University this week, they used a tactic of questionable legality.

By Jonah E. Bromwich

A poster is displayed with photos of Alexander, Oren and Tal Alexander with information about how to contact the F.B.I.

Prosecutors Plan to Drop Some Charges Against Alexander Brothers

Prosecutors cited a pattern of intimidation against witnesses as a reason for dropping two counts from the sex-trafficking case. A judge must approve the dismissal.

By Debra Kamin and Kate Christobek

A Tim Hortons restaurant with brick walls and white trim sits in a parking lot.

Border Patrol Left a Refugee at a Cafe. Days Later, He Was Found Dead.

The disabled man had been released from jail when federal officers showed up and drove him to a coffee shop. His family searched for him for days.

By Ana Ley

Demonstrators march and hold signs.

Columbia Student Is Released From ICE After Mamdani-Trump Meeting

Federal officials had misrepresented themselves to gain access, according to the university. Mayor Zohran Mamdani said President Trump had told him the student would be let go.

By Sharon Otterman

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