Family reveal next steps for British journalist detained by US immigration agents | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload ourSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMaira ButtMonday 10 November 2025 22:14 GMTFamily traumatized after ICE agents kick down door with mom and baby in room to arrest two suspectsBritish journalist and commentator Sami Hamdi is to be released and returned to the UK after being detained by US immigration agents.Hamdi, an outspoken critic of Israel’s military action in Gaza, was arrested at San Francisco International Airport on 26 October following a speaking engagement.His wife, Soumaya Hamdi, reported that he suffered a medical emergency and experienced delays in treatment while in custody.A campaign for his release, supported by CAIR-CA, announced an agreement for Hamdi to leave the US and reunite with his family.A Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary justified the detention by stating that under President Trump, those supporting terrorism would not be allowed in the country, citing a report from a group described as anti-Muslim.In fullBritish journalist Sami Hamdi to be released following ICE detention, family sayThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in