British Journalist Sami Hamdi Detained by ICE Agents at San Francisco Airport
DHS alleges Hamdi supported terrorism and threatens national security; civil rights groups call his detention a free speech violation during his US tour.
- British journalist Sami Hamdi had his visa revoked by the Department of Homeland Security, which alleged he supported terrorism and undermined national security.
- Hamdi was detained at San Francisco International Airport after speaking at a Council on American-Islamic Relations gala.
- The Council on American-Islamic Relations condemned Hamdi's arrest, labeling it a blatant affront to free speech.
- Laura Loomer criticized Hamdi on Twitter, asserting that he is a supporter of Hamas and the Muslim Brotherhood.
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US immigration authorities detained British commentator Sami Hamdi, revoked his visa and said he would be deported rather than allowed to complete his speaking tour in the United States, a Homeland Security official said on Sunday. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has Hamdi in custody, DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin posted on social media site X. "Under President Trump, those who support terrorism and undermine American national security …
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