British journalist detained by ICE says there is a war on US freedom of speech'
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British journalist detained by ICE says there is a war on US freedom of speech'
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"Sami Hamdi, 34, was held by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at San Francisco International airport on 26 October after travelling to America for a speaking tour. During his detention in a crowded space with between 80 and 90 inmates, he said he was left in sheer agony, with family and supporters pushing for his release after his health deteriorated."
Sami Hamdi, 34, was detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at San Francisco International Airport on 26 October after travelling to America for a speaking tour. He spent more than a fortnight in detention in a crowded space with between 80 and 90 inmates and said he was left in severe agony as his health deteriorated; family and supporters pushed for his release. ICE released him and he returned to the UK. He described the detention as a war against freedom of speech affecting both Americans and British people. The organization asks for donations to fund reporters and keep journalism accessible without paywalls.
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