Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestinian student activist wrongfully imprisoned for over three months, has filed a claim for $20 million against the Trump administration. He accuses the administration of smearing his reputation and malicious prosecution. Khalil names the Department of Homeland Security and ICE as defendants. He hopes to demonstrate that activists cannot be silenced by abusive power, asserting that without accountability, such actions will persist. Khalil plans to use damages to support other activists facing suppression and hopes for an apology and policy revision regarding deportation, as he continues to face deportation himself.
Khalil alleges the Trump administration unlawfully imprisoned him and maliciously prosecuted him for his activism, seeking $20 million in damages for wrongful detention.
In court filings, Khalil claims the administration smeared his reputation and that he aims to demonstrate that activists cannot be bullied into silence.
Khalil intends to use the potential financial gain from his claim to support other activists who have faced suppression of speech due to the Trump administration.
He hopes the claim will enforce accountability on the administration, stating unchecked abuses of power must be addressed to protect activist rights.
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