"The British journalist Sami Hamdi was reportedly detained on Sunday morning by federal immigration authorities at San Francisco international airport, and the Council on American-Islamic Relations (Cair) says that action is apparent retaliation for the Muslim political commentator's criticism of Israel while touring the US. A statement from Cair said it was a blatant affront to free speech to detain Hamdi for criticizing Israel's ongoing military campaign in Gaza while he engaged on a speaking tour in the US."
"A Trump administration official added in a separate statement that Hamdi was facing deportation. Our attorneys and partners are working to address this injustice, Cair's statement said. The statement also called on US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to immediately account for and release Mr Hamdi, saying his only crime' is criticizing a foreign government that Cair accused of having committed genocide."
"The press secretary for the Department of Homeland Security, Tricia McLaughlin, wrote of Hamdi in a social media post: This individual's visa was revoked, and he is in ICE custody pending removal. McLaughlin's post also said: Those who support terrorism and undermine American national security will not be allowed to work or visit this country. During his tour, Hamdi spoke on Saturday at the annual gala for Cair's chapter in Sacramento."
Sami Hamdi, a British journalist and Muslim political commentator, was detained by federal immigration authorities at San Francisco International Airport after his visa was revoked and he was placed in ICE custody. CAIR described the detention as apparent retaliation for Hamdi's criticism of Israel, demanded his immediate release, and accused the foreign government he criticized of committing genocide. The Department of Homeland Security confirmed the visa revocation and said Hamdi is pending removal. Hamdi has denied antisemitism, has appeared as a commentator on Sky News, and previously said, "No one is saying October 7 was right." A Trump ally shared the DHS post and took credit for the detention.
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