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British Journalist Sami Hamdi to be Released from ICE Custody

HeadlineNov 11, 2025

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 quickly our government officials are willing to sacrifice our First Amendment and free press when a journalist uses his platform to dare put America first before Israel.”

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