Columbia student claims federal detention felt like kidnapping

Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University student, claims he felt kidnapped during his detention by federal agents. His lawyers filed a lawsuit after a judge allowed them to speak with him, detailing his treatment during transport to Louisiana. Khalil was arrested while returning home with his wife and was taken to various detention facilities. He was denied basic comforts and faced restrictions on communication, raising concerns about his upcoming job and the birth of his first child. The lawsuit now includes President Trump and Secretary of State Rubio as defendants. The Justice Department seeks to dismiss the case or move it to a different jurisdiction, arguing Khalil's detention was lawful under national security laws.