Columbia student claims detention felt like kidnapping
Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate student, was detained and transported from New York to Louisiana under conditions he described as akin to kidnapping. His lawyers filed a lawsuit detailing his treatment during the process, which included being shackled and denied basic comforts. Khalil was arrested by federal agents while returning home with his wife. He was taken to FBI headquarters before being moved to a detention center in New Jersey, where he faced further delays and restrictions. He was eventually flown to Louisiana, where he remains concerned about his pregnant wife and upcoming job. The lawsuit names President Trump and Secretary of State Rubio as defendants, arguing that Khalil's detention violates his rights. The Justice Department has requested the case be dismissed or moved to a different jurisdiction, asserting that Khalil's detention is lawful under current immigration laws.