US immigration authorities have detained British journalist Sami Hamdi at San Francisco international airport, revoked his visa and said he would be deported.

In a post on X, Immigration and Customs Enforcement has Hamdi in custody, DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin, said: “This individual’s visa was revoked, and he is in ICE custody pending removal. Under President Trump, those who support terrorism and undermine American national security will not be allowed to work or visit this country."

Hamdi’s arrest came after his speech at a gala for the Council on American Islamic Relations in Sacramento, California on Saturday. He was scheduled to speak on Sunday at one of the group’s events in Florida.

According to The Guardian, Hamdi is the latest of numerous immigrants who have been arrest

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