Ahmed's "clock" deconstructed

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Is there a cliff notes version of this? I don't understand what is going on?

Kid who happens to be muslim, makes a "home made clock". Some evidence he just took apart a clock and placed it into a locking case. Brings it to school, 1st teacher advises him to not carry it around. Kid carries it around, alarms people. Cops get called for hoax bomb. Kid doesn't explain to the cops whats happening. Kid is handcuffed, not charged. Kid talks to press, "is innocent and was mistreated due to his heritage/religion." Supreme leader Obama invites him to bring his clock to White House, people add a pound sign to kids name.