Exposing Abuse and Political Persecution: The Case of Palestinian Activist Detained Under Trump’s ICE

In a stark reminder of the dangers of unchecked federal power, Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil has filed a $20 million lawsuit against the Trump administration, alleging illegal detention and persecution tied to his activism. Khalil, once a student at Columbia University, was arrested by plainclothes Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in March without a warrant—an alarming violation of constitutional rights. Transported secretly from New York to a detention center in Louisiana, he endured harsh conditions including denial of medication, constant fluorescent lighting, and substandard food that caused significant weight loss. His family and lawyers were kept in the dark...