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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Hamdi's visa was revoked due to alleged support for terrorism; civil rights groups argue the detention infringes on free speech amid his vocal criticism of Israel.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 commentator, was detained by U.S. officials at San Francisco International Airport due to his criticism of Israel, according to the Council on American-Islamic Relations .
  • Hamdi had spoken against Israel's actions in Gaza during a CAIR event and was on his way to another when detained.
  • CAIR condemned the detention as an attack on free speech and stated Hamdi's criticism of Israel led to his arrest.
  • The detention has drawn criticism from various groups and raised concerns about threats to free speech in the U.S..
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The Jewish Chronicle broke the news in on Monday, March 24, 2025.
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