Becky Burke's parents say her legs, waist and hands were secured by US immigration officers.

Summary

Welsh tourist Becky Burke was detained for 19 days in a US immigration facility and transported in chains like “Hannibal Lecter” after alleged visa violations.

Burke had been backpacking and staying with host families in exchange for help around the house, which authorities suspected breached her tourist visa conditions.

Deported on March 18, she described the ordeal as traumatizing. Her parents criticized the harsh treatment and are considering addressing the issue politically.

    • aphonefriend@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
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      1 day ago

      So long as Magats remain in charge, traveling to the US is now like traveling to China. You’ll probably see some pretty cool things but also have an above 0% chance for a life traumatizing event.

    • 74 183.84@lemm.eeEnglish
      27·
      1 day ago

      After reading some of these stories I would not visit the US right now. Id stay home and stay safe

    • Akasazh@feddit.nlEnglish
      2·
      17 hours ago

      I do that with regimes. I started out with Turkey, added Hungary and Israel, Russia, Philippines Saudi Arabia and quatar

      Countries I’d visit are shrinking.