Orthodox Jewish Passenger Sues United Airlines Over Alleged Restroom Incident

Yisroel Liebb alleges a pilot forcibly removed him from a restroom mid-flight, made antisemitic remarks, and caused injuries, leading to his detention without charges.

Yisroel Liebb, a 20-year-old Orthodox Jewish man, has filed a lawsuit against United Airlines and federal agencies for alleged mistreatment on a flight from Mexico to Texas.
The lawsuit claims a pilot broke down the restroom door, forcibly removed Liebb while his pants were down, and made an antisemitic remark about 'how Jews act.'
Liebb and his seatmate, Jacob Sebbag, were detained by U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents upon landing in Houston but were released without charges.
The incident allegedly caused Liebb physical injuries, including head and leg pain, and both passengers reported severe wrist pain from tight handcuffs.
United Airlines has declined to comment on the lawsuit, which also names the Department of Homeland Security, TSA, and CBP as defendants.