Denmark's Immigration Service has updated its national sanction list, publicly naming and photographing three US-based religious preachers who have been banned from entering the country. The three American citizens were banned in consideration of public order in Denmark, with each preacher facing a two-year ban from entering Denmark or any territory under its jurisdiction. Violations of the ban carry potential prosecution.
Details of the Three US Preachers on Denmark's Ban List
The Danish Immigration Service website lists the three preachers with their names, photographs, and profiles. The first individual is Khalifah At-Thahabi, who also goes by the alias Frankie Lipscomb. Born on 10 March 1964 and residing in the United States, At-Thahabi carries registry number 013 on the sanction list. His entry ban took effect on 6 March 2026.
The second preacher is Abdur-Raheem McCarthy, a well-known international Islamic preacher born on 1 January 1976. Although he holds US citizenship, McCarthy is currently based in the United Kingdom. Registered under number 038, his ban was enforced on 31 July 2026 and covers Denmark and all territories under its jurisdiction.
The third individual is Mohamad Baajour, a US national whose date of birth was not provided on the official listing. Baajour holds registry number 039, and his ban came into force on 14 August 2026, making him the newest restriction on the database.
Denmark's Strict Immigration Framework for Religious Figures
The public listing of these individuals is a deliberate feature of Denmark's immigration policy. The Danish Immigration Service maintains and regularly updates the database to flag foreign religious figures considered to pose a risk to public order or democratic values within the country. According to the Danish Immigration Service, the bans were instituted "in consideration of the public order in Denmark," with each restriction running for a period of two years.
The three Americans are part of a broader list of 17 individuals drawn from multiple countries, including the United Kingdom, Zimbabwe, Syria, and Turkey, all barred under the same public safety provisions. This public naming and photographing of banned individuals is an unusual step that underscores Denmark's commitment to transparency in its immigration enforcement.
Broader Context of US Immigration Actions
Meanwhile, the US government has published an official list of countries whose embassies must be notified whenever one of their nationals is arrested. 11 African countries appear on the mandatory consular notification list, including Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania, and Zambia. This development highlights the ongoing international focus on immigration and public safety measures across different jurisdictions.
