Columbia student alleges kidnapping during Homeland Security detention

Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University student, claims he felt kidnapped during his detention and transport to Louisiana. His lawyers filed a lawsuit after a federal judge allowed them to speak with him, detailing his treatment by federal agents. Khalil was arrested by Homeland Security agents and transported under conditions he described as harsh. He was denied basic comforts and felt his rights were violated, prompting his legal team to add President Trump and Secretary of State Rubio as defendants in the case. The Justice Department argues Khalil's detention was lawful, citing potential foreign policy risks. They seek to dismiss the lawsuit or move it to a different jurisdiction, while Khalil's lawyers emphasize his concerns about missing the birth of his child and continuing his activism.