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Spain Approves Extradition of Activist James “Fergie” Chambers

By Drooid · Sep 23, 2026, 3:23 AM UTC · How we work

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Spain's courts approved the U.S. extradition request for activist James “Fergie” Chambers.
Chambers was arrested in Ibiza on July 10 and is detained in Madrid.
U.S. charges allege he moved $7.5 million to support Hamas, citing money laundering and riot.
Judge Baltasar Garzón’s team argues the case is politically motivated and lacks a Spanish equivalent.
Government spokesperson Elma Saiz described the approval as purely procedural.

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Spain's courts approved the U.S. extradition request for activist James “Fergie” Chambers.
Chambers was arrested in Ibiza on July 10 and is detained in Madrid.
U.S. charges allege he moved $7.5 million to support Hamas, citing money laundering and riot.
Judge Baltasar Garzón’s team argues the case is politically motivated and lacks a Spanish equivalent.
Government spokesperson Elma Saiz described the approval as purely procedural.