Aliya Rahman files lawsuit against government over 'brutal assault' during Operation Metro Surge

MINNEAPOLIS — Lawyers representing the Minnesota woman who accused immigration agents of violating her civil rights during Operation Metro Surge announced she has formally filed a lawsuit against the federal government.  

The lawsuit filed on behalf of Aliya Rahman accuses the government of eight counts, including assault, battery, false arrest and false imprisonment, negligent supervision, and negligence.

Earlier this year, Rahman filed a civil rights complaint against the Department of Homeland Security, c...