Columbia student claims kidnapping during federal detention
Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University student, claims he felt kidnapped during his detention by federal agents. His lawyers filed a lawsuit seeking his release, detailing his treatment and the circumstances of his arrest in New York. Khalil was transported to Louisiana without proper identification from agents. He was held in a cold facility and denied basic comforts, while U.S. officials supported his deportation due to his activism against Israel's actions in Gaza. 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 existing regulations.