A Bard College student has been released after being detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement and held for six months, according to a message from the college's president.
Ali Sajad Faqirzada was detained by ICE in New Jersey when he appeared on Oct. 14 for a credible fear interview as part of his asylum application process.
In a public announcement, Bard College President Leon Botstein said Faqirzada was released several weeks ago, but the announcement was delayed out of respect for his privacy.
Botstein said he had spoken to Faqirzada and that he is "looking forward to resuming his studies shortly."
The announcement says Faqirzada is "safely home with his family in Ulster County."
