US seized American heir’s cellphone in violation of treaty agreement, lawyer says

US authorities seized activist James Chambers's cellphone after his arrest in Spain, without notifying him or his lawyers. Chambers, accused of supporting Hamas, is the first US citizen facing extradition for such allegations. His legal team discovered the phone was transferred to the FBI despite court assurances it would remain in custody during extradition proceedings. Chambers's defense argues this violates both Spanish and international laws regarding extradition and political asylum. He remains imprisoned while seeking asylum, which should prevent extradition until the process concludes. Chambers's controversial views and donations have drawn significant media attention, and his legal team is pursuing the return of his phone and clarity on its custody.