Government Faced Allegations of Attack on Freedom of Expression After British Journalist Detained

The prominent Muslim civil liberties group has charged the current leadership of a “blatant attack to free speech” after national immigration authorities arrested British journalist Sami Hamdi this past Sunday.

The organization claimed that Hamdi was detained at San Francisco airport because of condemning the Israeli current military operations in the Gaza Strip. He is one of several people who have been detained and deported by federal agents for sharing pro-Palestine opinions.

Federal authorities announced that Hamdi’s visa had been canceled, and that he was in detention “facing expulsion.”

Immigration Authorities Holds UK Reporter Following Criticism of Israeli Policies

British journalist Sami Hamdi was allegedly detained Sunday by border officials at San Francisco international airport, and the organization asserts that action is apparent retaliation for the Islamic political commentator’s comments of Israeli actions while visiting the US.

A statement from the organization said it was “a blatant affront to free speech” to hold Hamdi for speaking out against the Israeli ongoing military campaign in Gaza while he engaged on a US tour. An administration official stated in a additional announcement that Hamdi is slated for removal.

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