An illegal immigrant convicted of brutally murdering a woman in Michigan has filed a lawsuit against Donald Trump, demanding $75 million in damages, a formal apology, and US citizenship. The case is notable both for the severity of the underlying crime and for the unusual nature of the claims being brought against the president from within the justice system.

The suit, brought by Brandon Ortiz-Vite, ties his legal action directly to Trump and his immigration policies, though the article does not detail the specific legal grounds cited or the current status of his criminal sentence. It remains unclear how far the lawsuit is likely to proceed, but it has drawn attention for the scale of the compensation sought and the demand for citizenship despite the murder conviction.