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Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Yahoo
Drummer detained by CBP before flight to Europe for band's tour
A drummer and green card holder for a Texas-based band was removed from a flight by federal immigration officials on Monday before the band was set to depart for a European tour. Yamal Said, a member of the heavy Americana band Lord Buffalo, was detained at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents who said they had a warrant for his arrest after he allegedly violated a restraining order at least twice, the Department of Homeland Security said on X. Violating a protective order two or more times can lead to it becoming a felony in Texas, based on the circumstances. "Yamal Said is a Mexican national and lawful U.S. permanent resident," the agency wrote on X sharing a news headline about the incident. Tufts University Student Detained By Ice Granted Bail By Federal Judge "Said had a warrant for his arrest after violating a restraining order at least TWICE. If you come to our country and break our laws, you will be arrested. When he was attempting to leave the U.S., he was apprehended by CBP and has been turned over to local law enforcement." Read On The Fox News App The exact nature of the protective order has not been made public. Said is currently being held at the Tarrant County Corrections Center. Said moved to the U.S. in the 1980s after a devastating earthquake hit Mexico City, Voyage Austin previously reported. He has been the band's drummer for the last eight years and teaches music for Texas School for the Blind based in Austin, the outlet reported. Judge Orders Trump Administration Restore Ohio State Grad Student's Visa Paul Carlson, assistant principal at the school, remarked that Said is "a highly respected and long-serving member of our school community," the Austin Chronicle reported. Said's detention forced the band to announce on social media that it had canceled its tour. "We appreciate the tremendous outpouring of support from y'all today. We still know very little about the situation, but we have been asked by our drummer's family and his legal team to respect their privacy while this situation evolves," the band wrote. The band had been preparing for an eight-date European tour in support of their latest album, "Holus Bolus," with Norwegian band Orsak:Oslo, the Austin Chronicle reported. "No one should be pulled off a plane and jailed for simply trying to travel and make art with their band," Orsak:Oslo wrote on social media Wednesday. "We won't pretend to understand the full complexity of the situation, but this should not happen anywhere."Original article source: Drummer detained by CBP before flight to Europe for band's tour
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Lord Buffalo Claims Mexican Drummer Was 'Forcibly Removed' from a Flight as the Texas Band Cancels Tour
Texas band Lord Buffalo has canceled its upcoming European tour The four-piece group claimed in a social media post that Mexican drummer Yamal Said was "forcibly removed" from a flight at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport The U.S. Department of Homeland security issued a response via social mediaLord Buffalo is canceling its upcoming European tour after the Texas band's drummer was allegedly "forcibly removed" from a flight. Shortly before the band was set to perform its first show of the tour in Heerlen, Netherlands on May 15, the members took to social media to announce the cancellation and share details of drummer Yamal Said's experience. "We are heartbroken to announce we have to cancel our upcoming European tour," began a statement on Facebook. "Our drummer, who is a Mexican citizen and lawful permanent resident of the United States (green card holder) was forcibly removed from our flight to Europe by Customs and Border Patrol at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport on Monday May 12." At the time, the band explained they were "unable to contact" Said as he'd "not been released" yet, though they're "working with an immigration lawyer to find out more information and to attempt to secure his release." Lord Buffalo expressed feeling "devastated" about the canceled concerts but urged that Said's fellow members Daniel Jesse Pruitt, Garrett Jeffrey Hellman and Patrick John Patterson "are focusing all of our energy and resources on Yamal's safety and freedom." "We are hopeful that this is a temporary setback and that it could be safe for us to reschedule this tour in the future," continued the band, noting that tourmates Orsak:Oslo will follow through on performing the scheduled shows. PEOPLE has reached out to the band and DFW International Airport for comment. Following some media coverage on the initial news, the official X account for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security wrote in a post on May 14, "Yamal Said is a Mexican national and lawful U.S. permanent resident." "Said had a warrant for his arrest after violating a restraining order at least TWICE. If you come to our country and break our laws, you will be arrested," alleged the note. "When he was attempting to leave the U.S., he was apprehended by CBP and has been turned over to local law enforcement." In a follow-up Facebook statement from Lord Buffalo the same day, the band thanked fans for their "outpouring of support" in the wake of the situation. "Our drummer has secured the legal representation he needs and we are waiting to hear what comes next. We want to reiterate that we truly don't know what's going on," they wrote. "We have more questions than answers, but we will keep you posted as much as we can," continued the statement. "At this time the family asks for privacy as they navigate the situation." Lord Buffalo's latest album, Holus Bolus, is out now. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Rock band cancels tour after drummer detained by immigration authorities
Texas rock band Lord Buffalo had to cancel its European tour after their drummer was detained by U.S. border control agents while traveling. Yamal Said, who is a Mexican citizen and has a green card that allows him to live and work in the U.S. legally, was 'forcibly removed from our flight to Europe by Customs and Border Patrol at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport on Monday May 12,' Lord Buffalo wrote in a Facebook post Wednesday. 'We are devastated to cancel this tour, but we are focusing all of our energy and resources on Yamal's safety and freedom,' the band wrote. 'We are hopeful that this is a temporary setback and that it could be safe for us to reschedule this tour in the future.' Lord Buffalo's touring partners, Orsak:Oslo, will continue the tour as planned. The group encouraged fans to 'go see this amazing band' over the next few weeks. Lord Buffalo later posted an update that said the drummer 'secured the legal representation he needs' and we were waiting to hear on next steps. 'We appreciate the tremendous outpouring of support from y'all today. We still know very little about the situation, but we have been asked by our drummer's family and his legal team to respect their privacy while this situation evolves,' the band wrote in a separate Facebook post. 'We'll share updates from the family when we can. Thanks again for everyone's support. Lord Buffalo formed in Austin, Texas, in 2012 and consists of members Daniel Pruitt, Garrett Hellman, Patrick Patterson, and Yamal Said. The band, whose music has been classified as 'psych-Americana' and 'mud-folk,' is best known for its songs 'I Wait on the Door Slab' and 'Rowing in Eden.' 'Corrupt, incompetent and treasonous': Rock icon bashes Trump at UK show The Iron Horse in Northampton, now reopened a year, experiences a renaissance Metal band speaks out after other group blamed them for ending tour early Rapper stabbed 14 times in prison while serving 10-year sentence for shooting Country music pioneer 'whose artistry touched millions' dies at 73 Read the original article on MassLive.
Newsweek
15-05-2025
- Newsweek
Green-Card Holder 'Forcibly' Removed From Flight by Border Agents
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A drummer for a Texas band and a lawful permanent resident was "forcibly removed" from a flight by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. The incident occurred on Monday when Yamal Said, a Mexican citizen, was taken off a plane and detained by federal authorities, according to the band Lord Buffalo. "We are heartbroken to announce we have to cancel our upcoming European tour," the band said in a Facebook post. Online records show that Said is being held in a Tarrant County facility on allegations of violating a protective order, commonly referred to as a restraining order, on at least two occasions over the past year. In Texas, such violations are classified as felonies. If convicted, the charge carries a minimum prison sentence of two years. Newsweek has contacted CBP and the band for comment. Yamal Said, a drummer for a Texas band and a lawful permanent resident, was "forcibly removed" from a flight by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. Yamal Said, a drummer for a Texas band and a lawful permanent resident, was "forcibly removed" from a flight by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. Tarrant County Corrections Center Why It Matters It comes amid a surge in reports of people with valid documentation—including green cards or visas—being detained by federal immigration authorities. President Donald Trump has pledged to remove millions of migrants without legal status as part of his flagship immigration policy. Green-card holders are granted the right to reside in the United States on a permanent basis, though that status can be lost under certain conditions. According to United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), a green-card holder has the right to live permanently in the U.S., provided they do not commit any actions that "would make you removable under immigration law." A green card may be revoked if the person violates U.S. laws or fails to meet obligations such as paying taxes. What To Know The musician, who holds a green card, was traveling with the band to Amsterdam when he was taken off the flight and detained by federal authorities. In response to the incident, the band announced the cancellation of its European tour, expressing concern for Said's safety and legal situation. They are working with an immigration attorney to secure his release. "We are devastated to cancel this tour, but we are focusing all of our energy and resources on Yamal's safety and freedom," the post read. "We are hopeful that this is a temporary setback and that it could be safe for us to reschedule this tour in the future." The band said in a follow-up post on Wednesday that Said had secured an attorney and "we are waiting to hear what comes next." CBP told NBC News that Said "was detained by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on Monday while attempting to depart the United States due to having an active arrest warrant." The Llano County Sheriff's Office issued the arrest warrant for Said. The four-piece band was set to embark on an eight-show European tour with post-Krautrock noise group Orsak:Oslo in support of Lord Buffalo's latest record, Holus Bolus. The tour was set to begin on May 15. What People Are Saying The band Lord Buffalo, in a statement on Facebook: "We are devastated to cancel this tour, but we are focusing all of our energy and resources on Yamal's safety and freedom. We are hopeful that this is a temporary setback and that it could be safe for us to reschedule this tour in the future. In our absence, our touring partners Orsak:Oslo will continue to perform the tour. We urge everyone to go see this amazing band and support them over the next couple weeks."
Fox News
15-05-2025
- Fox News
Drummer detained by CBP before flight to Europe for band's tour
A drummer and green card holder for a Texas-based band was removed from a flight by federal immigration officials on Monday before the band was set to depart for a European tour. Yamal Said, a member of the heavy Americana band Lord Buffalo, was detained at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents who said they had a warrant for his arrest after he allegedly violated a restraining order at least twice, the Department of Homeland Security said on X. Violating a protective order two or more times can lead to it becoming a felony in Texas, based on the circumstances. "Yamal Said is a Mexican national and lawful U.S. permanent resident," the agency wrote on X sharing a news headline about the incident. "Said had a warrant for his arrest after violating a restraining order at least TWICE. If you come to our country and break our laws, you will be arrested. When he was attempting to leave the U.S., he was apprehended by CBP and has been turned over to local law enforcement." The exact nature of the protective order has not been made public. Said is currently being held at the Tarrant County Corrections Center. Said moved to the U.S. in the 1980s after a devastating earthquake hit Mexico City, Voyage Austin previously reported. He has been the band's drummer for the last eight years and teaches music for Texas School for the Blind based in Austin, the outlet reported. Paul Carlson, assistant principal at the school, remarked that Said is "a highly respected and long-serving member of our school community," the Austin Chronicle reported. Said's detention forced the band to announce on social media that it had canceled its tour. "We appreciate the tremendous outpouring of support from y'all today. We still know very little about the situation, but we have been asked by our drummer's family and his legal team to respect their privacy while this situation evolves," the band wrote. The band had been preparing for an eight-date European tour in support of their latest album, "Holus Bolus," with Norwegian band Orsak:Oslo, the Austin Chronicle reported. "No one should be pulled off a plane and jailed for simply trying to travel and make art with their band," Orsak:Oslo wrote on social media Wednesday. "We won't pretend to understand the full complexity of the situation, but this should not happen anywhere."
