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Travelers Face Harrowing Days in U.S. Immigration Custody

4/5/2025

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Rebecca Burke, a U.K. citizen, endured 19 harrowing days in U.S. ICE custody after being deemed an illegal alien for working on a tourist visa. Meanwhile, Canadian Jasmine Mooney faced 11 days of confinement while trying to renew her work visa at the Mexico-San Diego border. Their experiences underscore the growing severity of U.S. immigration enforcement against travelers.

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Story summary

Rebecca Burke, a U.K. citizen, endured 19 harrowing days in U.S. ICE custody after being deemed an illegal alien for working on a tourist visa. Meanwhile, Canadian Jasmine Mooney faced 11 days of confinement while trying to renew her work visa at the Mexico-San Diego border. Their experiences underscore the growing severity of U.S. immigration enforcement against travelers.