‘It changed how I move’: ICE activity heightens anxiety for Columbia commuter students

Source Columbia Chronicle
Original Load Date Dec. 12, 2025, 8:01 p.m.
Last Updated Dec. 12, 2025, 8:01 p.m.
Original URL https://columbiachronicle.com/topstory/it-changed-how-i-move-ice-activity-heightens-anxiety-for-columbia-commuter-students/

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For junior illustration major Laysha Adame , commuting to class this semester felt like a calculated risk. After seeing videos and hearing reports of Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity in her neighborhood, she said even leaving home required heightened caution. Adame’s experience refle...