Broken by campus newspaper The Crimson White, the news was picked up around the country and world. Other college students have been detained recently.

News of the student’s detention — and the lack of an official explanation — sparked student protests and expressions of concern from university and political leaders. Gov. Tim Walz told reporters Monday that he spoke with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem about it Friday and was still waiting for further details.

Harvard University faces Trump administration review of $8.7 billion in grants amid antisemitism investigation

Secretary of Education Linda McMahon said Harvard was once “a symbol of the American Dream,” but has since lost its way.