Kidnapped by Feds.

AuthorTuccille, J.D.
PositionMan sues FBI - Imprisonment of Amir Mishal without charges - Brief article

THE FEDERAL Bureau of Investigation held an American citizen for four months, harshly interrogated him, and finally released him without charges. That's the claim of Amir Meshal, who is suing both the U.S. government and specific individuals involved in his alleged mistreatment. The Department of Justice doesn't bother denying the allegations--it just says that national security concerns preclude the case from even being considered by the courts.

According to the American Civil Liberties Union, which is representing Meshal, the New Jersey resident was arrested after fleeing unrest in Somalia, secretly imprisoned in inhumane conditions, and harshly interrogated more than 30 times. He was denied access to counsel or due process of any sort before ultimately being released. No criminal charges were ever brought against him.

In response, Justice Department lawyers argue that...

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