OK, he gets damages for the time detained etc. In return, he agrees to forfiet any book rights, movie residuals, or other income resulting from his 'experiences', which our military thoughtfully provided him.
Why would you suggest that he should compromise his rights in any way? Would you expect the same treatment of Michael Yon if he got accidentally caught up in a sweep in Iraq, and someone stupidly refused to release him for 55 days? Or is your basis for not supporting this case the fact that this guy is Iranian-American?
I do not support his hiring of an ACLU jackass, however. I'd find a pro-American lawyer who comes at it with the attitude that there was a screwup, you owe me money, but you are not evil. The ACLU is only doing this because they are anti-American and want to use this case to embarrass the military.