A Wisconsin sheriff is suing an Illinois woman for $1 million, accusing her of defamation, saying her claims of being detained by federal immigration officials in the Dodge County Jail are a hoax.
Sundas "Sunny" Naqvi drew national attention last month, when the 28-year-old claimed she and five others returned from a work trip in Turkey on March 5, and were held by U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents at O'Hare International Airport for 30 hours, moved to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Broadview, and then transferred to the Dodge County Jail.
Her supporters, including Cook County Commissioner Kevin Morrison, a family friend, decried her alleged detainment, and her story sparked outcry and protests.
But her claims were later disputed by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, which released surveillance images they said show Naqvi was able to leave O'Hare about 90 minutes after she landed.
On Friday, Dodge County Sheriff Dale Schmidt filed a defamation lawsuit against Naqvi and Morrison, and outlined evidence he said proves her claims were false.
"They have not been supported by any – any – verified evidence at all," Schmidt said.
Schmidt released surveillance videos, documents, and text messages he said refute Naqvi's claims.
"At no point was Sundas Naqvi in the custody of the Dodge County Sheriff's office," he said.
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