'A nightmare': British tourist allegedly detained while traveling from US to Canada
A 28-year-old tourist from Wales has allegedly been detained for nearly two weeks after attempting to travel from the U.S. to Canada.
Here's what we know about the British tourist allegedly detained by ICE
In March 2025, a claim spread that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detained British tourist Becky Burke in Washington state after she was refused entry into the U.S. Snopes readers wrote to us to ask about the legitimacy of a Facebook post purportedly written by Burke's father,
Visa rule warning as tourist detained at US border
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said it could not comment on specific cases for privacy reasons, but added: "All persons arriving at a port-of-entry to the United States are subject to inspection. "CBP officers treat all travellers with integrity, respect, professionalism and according to law.
British tourist is detained at Tacoma’s ICE facility. What’s delaying her return home?
The woman’s travel nightmare has raised questions about immigration enforcement and delays for people who need to go before an immigration judge.
British tourist in custody at Tacoma ICE detention center for weeks
Rebecca Burke, 28, is detained at the Northwest ICE Processing Center “related to the violation of the terms and conditions of her admission,” an agency spokesperson said.
British tourist arrested and detained at Tacoma ICE center after exchanging housework for lodging
Initial reports imply her alleged offense involves doing chores for host families in exchange for a roof over her head.
Visa warning after British tourist detained by US authorities
Visa warning after British tourist detained by US authorities
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