US EditionBritish journalist Sami Hamdi being held by US immigration to be freed, his family say
- 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only a visa overstay and did not identify criminal conduct or security grounds, while CAIR-California said the visa was revoked without prior notice.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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Pro-Palestinian British Speaker to Leave the US After Being Detained by ICE
Sami Hamdi, a British political commentator and pro-Palestinian activist, will voluntarily leave the United States two weeks after being detained by federal immigration authorities for deportation, his family said on Monday. Hamdi was in Sacramento as part of a speaking tour organized by the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim advocacy group. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers arrested him at…
British Journalist Sami Hamdi to be Released From ICE Custody
British journalist and political commentator Sami Hamdi is set to be released from ICE custody according to his lawyer. Hamdi was detained by ICE agents last month at San Francisco International Airport while he was on a speaking tour in the U.S on a valid visitor visa. His visa was later revoked without his knowledge.Hamdi is an outspoken advocate for Palestinian rights. The CEO of CAIR-California, Hussam Ayloush said, “Sami’s case shows how qu…
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