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.

  • @MonkeMischief@lemmy.todayEnglish
    1•1 day ago

    Where do you find people deranged enough to do this to other human beings without any rational explanation?

    It seems like “everyday sadists” are attracted to positions of petty authority, but it appears to be a requirement to be some kinda psycho to be offered the job at the border.

    How many people oversaw this? How many questioned it? How many said nothing?