By HWM A group of New York elected officials is demanding answers from Columbia University and the New York City Police Department following the controversial detention of Columbia student Ellie Aghayeva by federal immigration agents, according to a press release.

On the heels of being announced as a co-producer for the new musical Imitation of Life by Lynn Nottage, Liesl Tommy and EGOT winner John Legend.

Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas, Assembly Member Amanda Septimo, Assembly Member Yudelka Tapia, and leading nonprofit advocates called on the State Legislature.