Leqaa Kordia, Columbia Protester in ICE Custody for Nearly a Year, Suffers Seizure

Leqaa Kordia, a 33-year-old New Jersey resident, was hospitalized after suffering a seizure following a head injury at a Texas immigration detention center, where she has been held by ICE for nearly a year since her arrest during a 2024 protest at Columbia University. Kordia's lawyer confirmed the medical emergency, noting that she hit her head at the facility before experiencing the seizure that led to her hospitalization. The incident has raised concerns about the conditions and medical care available to detainees in ICE custody, particularly those who have been held for extended periods. Kordia initially gained attention after her participation in protests at Columbia University, which were part of a wave of campus demonstrations expressing various political and social concerns. Despite being in custody for nearly a year, details about the specific charges against her or her immigration status remain unclear, though her lawyer has indicated she plans to continue fighting her case while recovering from her medical ordeal.