A British Muslim journalist and political commentator was detained at San Francisco International Airport on Sunday by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, the Department of Homeland Security said.

In an X post just before 11:30 a.m. that day, Tricia McLaughlin, an assistant secretary at the DHS, said Sami Hamdi was in ICE custody pending removal. Immigration officials say he supports terrorism and takes positions contrary to U.S. foreign policy, which they argue justifies his removal.

The Council on American-Islamic Relations said Hamdi was in the U.S. for a speaking tour and immediately called for his release.

"Hamdi spoke at the annual gala of CAIR Sacramento on Oct. 25 and was scheduled to speak at the gala of CAIR Florida tonight," CAIR said.

Reshad Noorzay is the executive

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