US EditionBritish Commentator Sami Hamdi Detained by ICE at SFO
Sami Hamdi was detained and his visa revoked for alleged terrorism support amid a U.S. crackdown on critics of Israel, sparking civil rights outcry over free speech suppression.
- Sami Hamdi, a British journalist, was detained by U.S. immigration authorities at San Francisco International Airport while on a speaking tour for the Council on American-Islamic Relations .
- Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin confirmed that Hamdi's visa was revoked due to allegations of supporting terrorism, and he is in ICE custody pending removal.
- The Council on American-Islamic Relations condemned Hamdi's detention as a violation of free speech and criticized the Trump administration for targeting him due to his criticisms of the Israeli government.
- Laura Loomer, a conservative activist, claimed responsibility for reporting Hamdi to immigration authorities, labeling him as a national security threat without providing evidence.
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UK political commentator Sami Hamdi detained by ICE at California airport
Sami Hamdi, a British political commentator, was being held on 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. Hamdi, who is Muslim, was on a speaking tour in the US and on Saturday had addressed the annual gala for the Sacramento, Calif…
British commentator Sami Hamdi was arrested on Sunday by federal immigration agents during a conference tour in the United States, in which a Muslim defense group called it a reprisal for its criticism of Israel. Trump’s government stated that its decision to detain Hamdi and revoke his visa underlines that the United States has no obligation to host foreigners “who support terrorism and actively undermine the security of Americans.” However, th…
British Political Commentator Who Celebrated Oct. 7 Terror Attack Detained in the US, Visa Revoked, In ICE Custody Pending Removal
Sami Hamdi/Video screenshot. Following the Oct. 7 Hamas terrorist attacks in Israel, British political commentator Sami Hamdi openly celebrated the murder of civilians. In a video shared by MEMRI, Hamdi, speaking at London Mosque, said to “celebrate” the victory and described the “euphoria” many felt when they got the news. “We are pitying a people who brought a huge victory since 1948. Don’t pity them – they don’t want your pity – celebrate the…
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