Summary
British journalist Sami Hamdi claims he was held by U.S. immigration authorities for over two weeks due to his pro-Palestinian commentary. He alleges that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) used immigration law loopholes to detain him. Hamdi shared his experience to highlight the situation of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli detention.
Key Facts
- Sami Hamdi is a British journalist detained by U.S. immigration officials for more than two weeks.
- He was stopped at San Francisco International Airport on October 26 while on a speaking tour.
- Hamdi claims his visa was revoked after right-wing activists called for it.
- ICE agents detained Hamdi and took him to a facility in McFarland, California.
- He was held in a small cell with 20 other men and reported bureaucratic delays in cases.
- Hamdi returned to London after his release and shared his story to draw attention to Palestinian detainees in Israel.
- The Council on American-Islamic Relations helped Hamdi with legal representation.
