About the recent detainment of Hasan Piker being the latest in a long line of disturbing ICE detentions reported in the U.S.
Harry J. Sisson:
On May 12, 2025, Taylor Lorenz reported that Hasanabi, aka Hasan Piker, was flying home from a family vacation to France when he was detained by Customs and Border Protection. During his detention, he was asked a number of questions that, frankly, should not be asked of the west’s biggest political streamer. Questions like “Do you like Donald Trump?” “Have you ever interviewed Hamas, Houthis, or Hezbollah members?” “What are your opinions on Israel?” To virtually every question, Hasan claims he responded, “I'm on the side of civilians. I want the endless bloodshed to end. I am a pacifist. I want wars to end… which is insane because up until this moment. If you were to say as an American citizen, you stand 10 toes down with Hamas, or you stand 10 toes down with the Houthis, they can’t deny you entry into the country for that shit.” Under the protections of the constitution, this is not supposed to happen. As Taylor Lorenz writes, “In a functioning democracy, public figures and journalists are supposed to be able to criticize the government without fear of retaliation. That criticism is vital in holding power to account. When authorities start treating political beliefs like security threats, it sends a loud, chilling message to anyone expressing themselves online, especially those with a platform, that they might be targeted.” And she’s right. Although we don’t know for sure what the exact motivations were for Hasan’s detention, we can infer based on the fact that he was also questioned for his bans on Twitch, where he primarily streams, that this may have been a political act. Hasan Piker is unapologetically vocal about every stance he takes politically, and with nearly 3 million followers on Twitch, that voice of his reaches a lot of ears. Detaining him for speaking his mind isn’t outside the realm of reason, either - especially since it’s legal. According to DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin, "Upon entering the country, this individual was referred for further inspection — a routine, lawful process that occurs daily, and can apply to any traveler.”
A further investigation by Ken Klippenstein found that, “federal authorities have broad power to question and search U.S. citizens at the border without a warrant, probable cause, or even reasonable suspicion. Though the Fourth Amendment protects against unreasonable search and seizure, the Supreme Court has recognized a so-called border search exception. This authority applies to anyone located within 100 miles of a land border or coastline — the "border zone" — which incidentally covers over two-thirds of the U.S. population. CBP has frequently used these powers since 9/11 to target Muslims, but up until Trump, they rarely targeted American citizens so overtly for voicing their opinions. As Hasan told me, he had never been targeted before.” Because of the legal gray area this administration has placed hundreds of thousands of Americans in, Hasan’s is merely one of the highest profile examples of this happening - and it’s going to keep on happening until Trump is stopped. Look at this smaller story from just yesterday - one day after Hasan’s detention. The “psych sludge” band Lord Buffalo from Austin, TX, had just hopped on a plane at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to embark on a nine day tour of Europe with the band Orsak:Oslo. A dream come true for any aspiring band that quickly became a complete and utter nightmare. As they wrote across social media, they had to cancel their tour before even leaving the country - because Customs and Border Protection had detained their drummer Yamal Said, pulling him forcibly off of his flight. [...] The crackdown from the Trump administration even applies in places you may not expect; on May 10, Sarah Slater for the Irish Times reported on an Irish woman named Cliona Ward, who was detained by ICE for nearly three weeks… after she flew overseas to visit her dad. Ward is 54 with two prior felony drug charges and four misdemeanors, but she was also here with a green card active until 2033 - and she claims her convictions had been expunged. “[This prompted] customs to temporarily release her to obtain the appropriate documentation to prove that her records had been cleared in California,” Slater writes. “When she went to plead her case at San Francisco airport to customs on April 21st and present proof of her expungement, she was detained again and told to argue her case in front of an immigration judge. The expungement had been carried out at a state not federal level.” Although Ward is now free, she claims the experience has left her with a form of PTSD due to the lights never being turned out, meaning “when she closes her eyes all she sees is fluorescent lights.” Ward’s story matches that of countless others who have been detained simply for the “crime” of not being a U.S. citizen. [...] There are so many stories of this happening. A Pro-Palestinian protester’s lawyer getting stopped and searched at the border. The 70-year-old permanent resident detained after a trip to Zimbabwe. The New England couple held for hours and treated so inhumanely the husband’s blood pressure hit 153 over 112, requiring the attention of paramedics. That husband is a TRUMP VOTER, according to Newsweek, meaning the motivations are not always political.
Hasan Piker (hasanabi) isn’t the only notable person to be detained by ICE and CBP when headed to and from airports when returning or leaving the country.
This is the result of the 47 Regime’s obsession with being tougher on immigration than any other Presidency.
