Weekslong lockups of European tourists at US borders spark fears of traveling to America
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U.S. authorities have arrested and detained Canadian and European travelers at U.S. borders in recent weeks.

Summary

European tourists traveling to the U.S. face increasing detentions and deportations under the Trump administration, sparking fear and uncertainty.

Several cases involved harsh treatment and lengthy detention despite valid travel permits. U.S. authorities cited visa violations without providing clear reasons.

Critics, including nonprofit leaders and affected families, condemn the actions as excessive and harmful.

Legal challenges against the administration’s immigration policies are mounting, as travelers reconsider visits to the U.S. amid heightened anti-immigrant sentiment.

  • SkilurosEnglish
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    1 day ago

    I lived in russia for many years (as a minor), while I speak fluent russian and have an understanding of local culture, I and my family (everyone speaks russian) constantly got harassed by security goons, including some almost comical situations where their reflexive racism almost made the outcomes worse for the cops/security. There was also some really mean-spirited stuff; a completely wasted cop aggressively harassing me on a major street without any reason at all other than me walking by, I was in my pre-teens, it got to the point where his colleague had to drag him away and tell me to leave.

    But it seems that the Americans (no disrespect to sane Americans) have decided to enter in a competition with the russians. Week long interment without any real reason? This is insane.

    The funny thing is that I’ve also lived in the US and travelled there a lot when I moved to Canada; while there was a lot of what I call “cowboy roleplay”, it never got this bad.