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.

  • 0^2@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
    23·
    24 hours ago

    And i would recommend anyone from the US, already traveling outside, and not 100% bleach white, to increase your vacation time for a few years and not come back if possible as you will probably be detained even with a legit passport and documentation. Maybe seek asylum.

    • Amon@lemmy.worldEnglish
      20·
      23 hours ago

      not 100% bleach white

      More like any from:

      • Not 100% bleach white
      • Not 4 generations American
      • Not a MAGA
      • LGBTQ+
      • Related to any anti-MAGAs
      • Is pro-Palestinian or pro-Ukraine
      • Has any part of their identity that can be used as an excuse to deport

      Basically everyone other than Trump and the core MAGAs

    • UltraGiGaGigantic@lemmy.mlEnglish
      8·
      22 hours ago

      Maybe they’ll dust off the good ole “dirty whites” hate and discriminate against jews Italians and irish again.