Legal Claim & Detention - A student activist filed a $20 million claim against the Trump administration for false imprisonment, malicious prosecution, and being smeared as an anti-semite [2] - The activist was detained for 104 days, missing the birth of his child, for protesting and speaking out for Palestine [4] - A federal judge ruled the detention was likely illegal and unconstitutional, granting bail [11] Allegations of Political Retaliation & Free Speech - The activist alleges political retaliation for protesting and speaking out, claiming the administration is trying to punish him for his speech [5][12] - The arrest is portrayed as a message to those who oppose the administration, particularly regarding Israel, that they will be punished [15] - The administration allegedly wants to use the activist's case as a blueprint for targeting others engaged in free speech [16] Detention Conditions & Costs - The detainee was held in a facility 1,400 miles away from home, with poor conditions including food, sleep, and privacy [7][8] - Each detainee costs taxpayers $140 per day, profiting for-profit prisons [11] - Concerns are raised about ICE operations spreading fear and detaining individuals regardless of documentation status [9]