Illegal Alien Criminal Sues Tancredo for Making Him "Poaster Child."

Colorado Bureau of Investigation records show he has been arrested 30 times in Colorado since 1981 for offenses that include DUI and assault.

He was released in May 2006, which prompted Tancredo to send a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff - and media outlets - saying that he was "shocked" that a dangerous illegal criminal was released despite his long criminal record.

Tancredo said it was part of a continuing "catch and release" policy by the White House.

Alkidi filed a hand written complaint last year, demanding $5 million for defamation of character, saying that "U.S. Rep. Tom Tancredo caused me Mental Stress and No Sleep Because I am always thinking Why and How I became his poaster child."