
Michigan man sues federal government for placing him on no-fly list
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A Michigan man says government officials erroneously placed him on the "No Fly List" after he refused to become an FBI informant, according to a new federal lawsuit.
Almost three years ago, Ahmad Chebli was approached by FBI agents who accused him of being part of Hezbollah, a terrorist organization -- an allegation that "shocked" Chebli and he has "vehemently denied," according to the lawsuit filed in US District Court of Washington, DC, on Tuesday. The lawsuit, which was filed by the American Civil Liberties Union, says the government "places people on the No Fly List based merely on a 'reasonable suspicion' that unconstitutionally vague criteria are satisfied. U.S. citizens and residents on the No Fly List are disproportionately Muslim and those of Arab, Middle Eastern, or South Asian descent."More Related News













