Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian-American activist and recent Columbia University graduate, has filed a USD 20 million claim against the Trump administration, alleging wrongful imprisonment, malicious prosecution, and political retaliation for his pro-Palestinian activism.
The claim, filed under the Federal Tort Claims Act, names the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and the State Department.
Khalil's legal team argues that his arrest and detention were part of a broader campaign to silence dissent and criminalise support for Palestinian rights. Khalil sued the Trump Administration for USD 20 million, citing false imprisonment.
Now free after more than three months in detention, Khalil is fighting back. "I can't describe the pain of that night," he said softly. "It's something I will never forgive."
The 30-year-old Palestinian-American activist and former Columbia University graduate student is pursuing a USD 20 million claim against the Trump administration, accusing it of wrongful imprisonment, malicious prosecution, and an orchestrated effort to tarnish his reputation.
The claim, filed under the Federal Tort Claims Act, names the Department of Homeland Security, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and the State Department.
Khalil and his legal team say the case is part of a broader campaign to suppress pro-Palestinian activism under the guise of national security.
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