US EditionBritish Commentator Sami Hamdi Detained by ICE at SFO
Sami Hamdi, detained after visa revocation for alleged terrorism support, was on a U.S. speaking tour organized by CAIR; civil rights groups say the arrest violates free speech.
- U.S. immigration authorities detained British commentator Sami Hamdi at San Francisco International Airport on October 27, 2025, stating his visa was revoked and he is in ICE custody pending removal.
- Tricia McLaughlin from Homeland Security stated that Hamdi's visa was revoked because he allegedly supports terrorism and undermines American national security.
- The Council on American-Islamic Relations condemned Hamdi's detention, calling it an affront to free speech and stating he is targeted for his criticism of Israel.
- Laura Loomer, a conservative activist, claimed responsibility for Hamdi's detention, asserting he is a national security threat without providing evidence.
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British Political Commentator Detained by ICE
Sami Hamdi, a British political commentator, was being held Monday by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement after its officers stopped him at San Francisco International Airport, according to federal officials. One senior US official said the detention was related to comments he has made about the Middle East, the AP...
British political commentator Sami Hamdi detained by ICE at SFO following Sacramento event
Hamdi, who is Muslim, was on a speaking tour in the U.S. and on Saturday had addressed the annual gala for the Sacramento chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, or CAIR.
British political commentator is detained by US authorities at California airport - The Boston Globe
Sami Hamdi, a British political commentator, was being held Monday by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement after he was detained by ICE officers at San Francisco International Airport, according to federal officials. One senior US official said the detention was related to comments he has made about the Middle East.
The Billings Gazette
Authorities detain Brit commentator at airport
LOS ANGELES — Sami Hamdi, a British political commentator, was being held Monday by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement after ICE officers detained him at San Francisco International Airport, federal officials said.
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