Somali arbitrator Omar Artan, who was denied entry to the United States due to his “association with suspected members of terrorist organizations,” an American official tells Fox News TV network. The referee, who would be the first of his nationality to take charge of a game, was denied entry to Miami International Airport on Monday (8), despite having a diplomatic passport and a visa to enter the USA.
Somalia is one of 12 countries on a travel ban list issued by President Donald Trump.
According to a Trump administration source, the “individual” was seeking admission to the United States, but after closer inspection by CBP [Customs and Border Protection]“derogatory information, including association with suspected members of terrorist organizations, was discovered, making the traveler ineligible for admission to the United States under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).”
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“The traveler was denied admission and provided with immigration forms that provide the section of law used to complete an expedited removal under INA Section 8235. President Trump’s administration will not allow any security threat to enter our country – period,” the source reported.
Speaking to the New York Times, Artan said he was questioned by border authorities about ties to the Somali militant group Al Shabab and said he knew nothing about the group.
