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.

  • AugustWest@lemm.eeEnglish
    146·
    1 day ago

    Another reminder: these, and all the detention facilities are privately owned and for profit. The motivation is to have a full house to maximize profits.

    • CalipherJones@lemmy.worldEnglish
      40·
      1 day ago

      Just more systems put in place to worship the American God: money.

      No crime is too great as long as the parasites at the top are taking more and more and more of our wealth and prosperity from us.