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Palestinian Activist Leqaa Kordia Released After Year in ICE Detention

4/4/2026

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Leqaa Kordia, a Palestinian activist, was released from an ICE jail in Texas after a year of detention, per a judge's order.
Kordia was arrested in March 2025 during a crackdown on pro-Palestinian activists.
Kordia was detained after a meeting with immigration officials in New Jersey, where she described inadequate medical care and overcrowded conditions.
She expressed concern for those still imprisoned, noting the injustices faced by many.

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Story summary

Leqaa Kordia, a Palestinian activist, was released from an ICE jail in Texas after a year of detention, per a judge's order.
Kordia was arrested in March 2025 during a crackdown on pro-Palestinian activists.
Kordia was detained after a meeting with immigration officials in New Jersey, where she described inadequate medical care and overcrowded conditions.
She expressed concern for those still imprisoned, noting the injustices faced by many.