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flag British journalist Sami Hamdi was detained for 18 days at San Francisco Airport in October 2025 after his visa was revoked, sparking outcry over free speech violations.

flag British journalist Sami Hamdi, a London-based activist, was detained for 18 days by U.S. ICE at San Francisco Airport in October 2025 after his visa was revoked during a speaking tour criticizing Israel’s actions in Gaza. flag He was held without charges in harsh, overcrowded conditions, claiming the detention was politically motivated due to his advocacy for Palestinian rights. flag Federal judges later found serious violations of his free speech rights, leading to his release and return to the UK. flag Hamdi, who maintains his visa was valid, said the case reflects a broader threat to free expression and is eligible to reapply for a U.S. visa. flag Advocacy groups and his family condemned the treatment, calling it unjust and a danger to global free speech.

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