The Hamouis were victims of the "Hold Until Clear Policy" enacted after September 11, under the authority of the Patriot Act.
Ya bobedi, ba lekile ho kenya tshwarelo "Boqhekanyetsi ba tsa Dikhemisi" molawaneng o bitswang "Patriotic Act" le melaong e meng e ileng ya etswa ka mora ketsahalo ya September 11.