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Palestinian Activist Released After Year in Detention

3/17/2026

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Leqaa Kordia, a Palestinian woman, was released from a Texas immigration detention center after a year in custody on a $100k bond.
She was detained after participating in 2024 pro-Palestine demonstrations.
The government did not challenge the third release ruling after three bond decisions by an immigration judge.
She said she is glad to be free and will advocate for others detained, noting health issues in custody.

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Story summary

Leqaa Kordia, a Palestinian woman, was released from a Texas immigration detention center after a year in custody on a $100k bond.
She was detained after participating in 2024 pro-Palestine demonstrations.
The government did not challenge the third release ruling after three bond decisions by an immigration judge.
She said she is glad to be free and will advocate for others detained, noting health issues in custody.