US ICE: Detain British Commentator Sami Hamdi, Revokes Visa
October 30, 2025
4:38 pm
British journalist Sami Hamdi faces deportation after United States officials revoked his visa, sparking claims of retaliation over criticism of Israel.
U.S. immigration authorities have detained British commentator and journalist Sami Hamdi, revoked his visa, and announced plans to deport him rather than allow him to complete his speaking tour across the country, according to civil rights advocates.
Hamdi, a London-based political analyst and editor known for his commentary on Middle East affairs, was taken into custody at San Francisco International Airport on the evening of Saturday October 25, 2025. He had just spoken at a gala hosted by the …
