British Tourist Detained by ICE After Visa Suspension During Canada Trip

Detained Tourist's Ordeal

• 🇬🇧 Becky Burke, a British tourist, has been held in a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility for nearly two weeks.
• 🛂 Her detention occurred after she was denied entry into Canada and subsequently detained trying to re-enter the United States due to a visa mix-up.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Burke's family is distraught, describing her planned backpacking trip as a nightmare and pleading for assistance.

Visa Issues and Immigration Crackdown

• ⚠️ The family attributes Burke's situation to a visa mix-up compounded by the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
• 🚫 Her father stated that her visa was denied by Canada due to suspicion of illegal work, leading to its suspension upon her attempt to return to the U.S.
• 🚨 An ICE spokesperson confirmed Burke was detained for violation of the terms and conditions of her admission, facing detention and deportation.

Lack of Timeline and Previous Incidents

• ⏳ Burke has been in ICE custody for over 10 days with no clear timeline for her release, and her attempts to leave voluntarily have reportedly been ignored.
• 🇩🇪 This case is reportedly the second instance of a tourist being detained in the U.S. since President Trump took office, with a German tourist previously detained for a month due to a visa issue.
• ✈️ The family is now warning other travelers to be extremely careful with their visa requirements when traveling to the U.S.
• 🇬🇧 The UK government has stated they are in contact with local authorities regarding Burke's case.