US EditionBritish 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Hamdi's visa was revoked due to alleged support for terrorism; civil rights groups argue the detention infringes on free speech amid his vocal criticism of Israel.
- British commentator Sami Hamdi has been detained by U.S. immigration authorities at San Francisco International Airport during his speaking tour for the Council on American-Islamic Relations .
- Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin confirmed that Hamdi was in custody pending removal, stating, "Under President Trump, those who support terrorism and undermine American national security will not be allowed to work or visit this country".
- CAIR condemned Hamdi's detention as a violation of free speech, asserting that it occurred due to his criticism of Israel amid escalating tensions in Gaza.
- Conservative activist Laura Loomer took credit for Hamdi's arrest, claiming she pressured U.S. officials to take action against him.
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ICE detains British media commentator
Sami Hamdi, a British political commentator and critic of Israel, was detained by immigration enforcement officers in the United States and will be removed, Tricia McLaughlin, a spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security, announced Sunday.
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...
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The Lawton ConstitutionICE detains British Muslim political commentator at San Francisco airport
Sami Hamdi, an outspoken critic of Israel, was on a speaking tour in the U.S. A government official said his visa revocation and detention were related to his political speech.
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.
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