Via Dropsite:
BREAKING: British journalist Sami Hamdi detained by U.S. immigration after criticizing Israel
British journalist and political commentator Sami Hamdi was detained by U.S. immigration officers at San Francisco International Airport while on a speaking tour, reportedly over his criticism of Israel’s genocide in Gaza.
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) reported Hamdi appeared to have been taken into custody at the urging of far-right activist Laura Loomer, who has publicly claimed credit for the detention. Hamdi had just spoken at CAIR’s Sacramento gala on Friday and was scheduled to appear at the group’s Florida event tonight.
“We can confirm that Mr. Hamdi has not been deported and remains in custody,” CAIR added, noting that their attorneys and partners were “working to address this injustice.”
They called the detention “a blatant affront to free speech” and evidence of an “Israel First policy, not an America First policy.”
🎥 Video of @SALHACHIMI on Sky News, October 15, 2025.
