Columbia student claims kidnapping during Louisiana detention

Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate student, was detained and transported from New York to Louisiana last weekend. His lawyers claim he felt like he was being kidnapped during the process, which included being handcuffed and shackled. Khalil's treatment has raised concerns, as he was held in a cold facility without basic comforts. His lawyers filed a lawsuit seeking his release, citing his lack of criminal history and the abrupt nature of his detention by federal agents. The Justice Department argues that Khalil's detention is justified under a law allowing removal for potential foreign policy threats. The lawsuit names President Trump and Secretary of State Rubio as defendants, while the government seeks to move the case to a different jurisdiction.