Who is Sami Hamdi? Muslim journalist detained by ICE at San Francisco Airport

Times of IndiaCenter-RightEN 2 min read 100% complete by TOI WORLD DESKOctober 26, 2025 at 09:20 PM

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British Muslim journalist and political commentator Sami Hamdi was detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents at San Francisco International Airport on Sunday morning. His visa was revoked, and he remains in ICE custody. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) stated that his detention is due to his alleged support for terrorism, including praising attacks carried out by Hamas. Hamdi serves as the Editor-in-Chief of The International Interest and has contributed articles to Al Jazeera. The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) condemned the detention, calling it an injustice and an attack on free speech.

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