Detentions of European tourists at US borders spark fears of traveling to America

European tourists have been locked up in detention centers for weeks without explanation. Now the fear of traveling to the United States is increasing. – It feels completely absurd, says Annika Harrysson who is

German tourist with US visa reflects on being held in ICE custody for weeks

Lucas Sielaff spent 16 days locked up at the Otay Mesa Detention facility south of San Diego before being allowed to fly home to Germany. He shares his story.

Foreign tourists arrested at the border. High customs duties. Threats to long-standing allies.

The USA tightens border controls, even holidaymakers can be forbidden entry. Even deportation can threaten. Organizers report a decline in booking also because of the political situation.

International tourists detained at U.S. borders. Imposition of heavy tariffs on trading partners. Threats against lifelong allies. The avalanche of controversial policies and statements by the Donald Trump government in recent weeks is causing tourists from all over the world to cancel or reconsider their travels to the United States. An increasing number of visitors claim that they do not feel welcome or insecure, and have no desire to support …

A scientist who was allegedly denied entry to the United States for having critical messages from President Trump on his cell phone. A British punk band sent back from Los Angeles without a clear explanation. A Welsh backpacker detained on the border with Canada and, according to his testimony, mistreated for three weeks because her visa was not adequate for her trip. Cases such as these have been made public in recent weeks.