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British Grandmother Detained in US: A Tourist's Warning

2/24/2026

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British grandmother Karen Newton and her husband were detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for six weeks during a 2025 road trip, despite Newton’s valid tourist visa.
They were turned back from Canada due to vehicle paperwork and held in a prison-like detention center where Newton said she was shackled.
After their November 2025 release, she warned tourists against visiting United States under President Donald Trump.

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British grandmother Karen Newton and her husband were detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for six weeks during a 2025 road trip, despite Newton’s valid tourist visa.
They were turned back from Canada due to vehicle paperwork and held in a prison-like detention center where Newton said she was shackled.
After their November 2025 release, she warned tourists against visiting United States under President Donald Trump.