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.

    • Retropunk64@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      15 hours ago

      Y’all are not on the same page. That shit has been out in the open for ages. Its not been hidden, its not just surfacing, its not been getting worse. Its always been there, y’all have just been fucking oblivious.