Mahmoud Khalil has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration seeking $20 million or a formal apology after being detained by ICE for 104 days. He was arrested on March 8, 2024, for participating in pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University. The suit claims the government engaged in terrorizing, falsely arresting, and maliciously prosecuting him, leading to ongoing emotional trauma. Khalil asserts the arrest was politically motivated to deter him from advocacy. His case includes claims against various federal agencies under the Federal Tort Claims Act.
The claim, filed Thursday by Khalil's attorneys, accuses the federal government of terrorizing, falsely arresting, maliciously prosecuting, and smearing Khalil.
Khalil's filing accuses the federal government of outrageous conduct, alleging that immigration officials violated constitutional procedures during a highly publicized case and unjustly separated him from his family.
The United States government carried out a politically motivated plan to unlawfully arrest, detain, and deport Mahmoud Khalil, a lawful permanent resident, in a manner designed to punish and deter him from constitutionally protected advocacy.
This is the first step towards accountability, Khalil said in a statement. Nothing can restore the 104 days stolen from me.
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