US EditionBritish journalist Sami Hamdi being held by US immigration to be freed, his family say
Sami Hamdi was detained over visa revocation amid claims of terrorism support, but advocates say his pro-Palestine speech led to politically motivated detention, confirmed by CAIR-CA.
- On Monday, Hamdi's family and lawyers said Sami Hamdi will be released by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and return to the UK after accepting a voluntary departure.
- Following a visa revocation on Oct. 24, authorities detained Sami Hamdi at San Francisco International Airport on Oct. 26 amid national security concerns after he entered the U.S. on Oct. 19.
- Court filings show the immigration charging document accused only a visa overstay and did not identify criminal conduct or security grounds, while CAIR-California said the visa was revoked without prior notice.
- Hamdi's supporters warned the detention risks silencing dissent and chilling press freedom despite the agreement that he is not considered a danger and will return home soon.
- Rights groups say his detention is one of several enforcement actions the Trump administration uses to expel foreigners critical of Israel, while DHS social media and conservative activists urged his removal last month.
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