The Brief
- A Minneapolis woman who was dragged from her vehicle by federal immigration agents in January has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government.
- Rahman says she was on her way to an appointment for a traumatic brain injury when she encountered federal immigration agents blocking traffic.
- The lawsuit names the United States government as the defendant and seeks compensation for injuries allegedly caused by federal officers.
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – A Minneapolis woman who was dragged from her vehicle by ICE agents while on her way to a doctor’s appointment is now suing the federal government over her arrest.
ICE arrest lawsuit filed
What we know:
In a lawsuit filed against the United States government Tuesday morning, Aliya Rahman alleges misconduct by federal agents during her Jan. 13 arrest in Minneapolis.
The lawsuit includes claims of assault, battery, false arrest and imprisonment, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and negligence.…