The psychedelic rock band from Austin, Texas, Lord Buffalo, issued a second statement on Wednesday regarding the distressing situation involving their drummer, Yamal Said, who was detained, leading to the cancellation of the band’s highly anticipated European tour.

This self-identified “psych-Americana” group shared on Wednesday that Said, who holds dual status as a Mexican citizen and a lawful permanent resident of the United States (known as a 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.”

In their follow-up statement, which they released later that same day, Lord Buffalo expressed their gratitude for the overwhelming support they received from fans: “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. We intend to do so, and we send all our love their way. We’ll share updates from the family when we can. Thanks again for everyone’s support.”

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Understanding the Context Behind Yamal Said’s Detainment: Criminal Warrant versus Immigration Issues

The news surrounding Said’s detainment and the subsequent cancellation of Lord Buffalo’s tour sparked outrage among music fans and reignited discussions about the implications of President Donald Trump's extensive immigration and border security policies, which aim to achieve an annual target of one million deportations.

However, reports from Austin-based radio station KUT News indicated that Said’s removal from the flight was likely linked to a criminal warrant instead of issues related to his immigration status.

According to online jail records, the drummer is currently being held at a jail in Tarrant County—the largest city in this county being Fort Worth—due to multiple alleged violations of a protective, or restraining, order over the past year. This particular charge is a felony in Texas, which could lead to a maximum sentence of two years in jail if he is convicted.

“It’s not uncommon for individuals to be pulled off planes when entering or departing from the U.S. if they have outstanding felony warrants,” stated George Lobb, a criminal defense attorney based in Austin, in an interview with KUT News. Additionally, renowned immigration attorney Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch explained that individuals with criminal convictions may face deportation risks, even if they are green card holders.