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British Commentator Sami Hamdi Detained by ICE at SFO

Hamdi's visa was revoked due to alleged support for terrorism; civil rights groups argue the detention infringes on free speech amid his vocal criticism of Israel.

  • Sami Hamdi, a British journalist, was detained at San Francisco International Airport by U.S. authorities, citing concerns over his criticism of Israel, according to the Council on American-Islamic Relations .
  • Hamdi was held by the Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement while attending a speaking tour for CAIR, where he discussed violence in Gaza.
  • CAIR described Hamdi's detention as a blatant attack on free speech, claiming it is in retaliation for his vocal criticism of the Israeli government.
  • Pro-Israel activist Laura Loomer took credit for Hamdi's arrest, asserting he legitimizes extremist groups, while CAIR called for his immediate release.
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The Jewish Chronicle broke the news in on Monday, March 24, 2025.
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