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Hasan Piker Questions Border Interrogation Over Political Views

The Twitch streamer alleges his two-hour detention by CBP agents at O'Hare Airport was politically motivated, while officials insist it was routine.

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 20: Hasan Piker speaks onstage during Politicon 2018 at Los Angeles Convention Center on October 20, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Politicon)

Overview

  • Hasan Piker, a U.S. citizen and prominent progressive commentator, was detained for two hours by Customs and Border Protection agents at Chicago O’Hare International Airport on May 11.
  • During questioning, agents asked about his views on Donald Trump, Hamas, Hezbollah, and his political commentary on platforms like Twitch.
  • Piker, who is enrolled in the Global Entry program, claimed the interrogation aimed to intimidate and create a chilling effect on dissenting voices.
  • The Department of Homeland Security stated the inspection was routine and denied targeting Piker for his political beliefs.
  • Civil liberties groups have condemned the incident, citing concerns over potential violations of First Amendment rights at U.S. entry points.