Australian Deported From US Says He Was Targeted for Writing on Palestine Protests

Australian writer questioned, deported from US after report on pro-Palestinian protests  - Committee to Protect Journalists

Washington, D.C., June 16, 2025—The Committee to Protect Journalists is deeply alarmed by reports that Australian writer Alistair Kitchen was denied entry into the United States after border officials at the Los Angeles International Airport searched his phone and questioned him about his views on the Israel-Gaza war. “Alistair Kitchen’s deportation is a clear case of retaliation in connection with his reporting, and such action sends a chilling…

Australian says he was "deported" from US because of his writings

"I chose to be compliant, and that was an immense mistake," Australian blogger Alistair Kitchen said about a 12-hour detention.

Customs Officials Deport Man for Reporting on Pro-Palestine Protests

Writer Alistair Kitchen says he was targeted for his coverage of the Columbia University protests.

Australian deported from US says he was targeted for writing on Palestine protests

Alistair Kitchen, 33, flew to Los Angeles from Melbourne on Thursday, on the way to spend two weeks in New York, where he had lived for six years while working and studying.

Australian writer expelled for supporting anti-Israel protest

Alistair Kitchen, an Australian writer and former student in the U.S., was deported from the United States after writing articles supporting student protests at Columbia University against Israel.

Australian denied entry to US after being grilled on Israel-Gaza views

Melbourne writer Alistair Kitchen was detained for 12 hours at Los Angeles International Airport, had his phone seized and was "interrogated" about his views on the conflict in the Middle East.