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British journalist Sami Hamdi was detained for 18 days at San Francisco Airport in October 2025 after his visa was revoked, sparking outcry over free speech violations.
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a London-based activist, was detained for 18 days by U.S. ICE at San Francisco Airport in October 2025 after his visa was revoked during a speaking tour criticizing Israel’s actions in Gaza.
He was held without charges in harsh, overcrowded conditions, claiming the detention was politically motivated due to his advocacy for Palestinian rights.
Federal judges later found serious violations of his free speech rights, leading to his release and return to the UK.
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.
Advocacy groups and his family condemned the treatment, calling it unjust and a danger to global free speech.
El periodista británico Sami Hamdi fue detenido durante 18 días en el aeropuerto de San Francisco en octubre de 2025 después de que su visa fuera revocada, lo que provocó protestas por violaciones a la libertad de expresión.