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

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.

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.

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European states warn citizens over US travel restrictions

Several European countries and Canada have alerted their citizens about tightened restrictions for travellers entering the United States, warning they risk arrest if caught breaching new requirements under President Donald Trump.

Following minor visa violations, tourists were detained, handcuffed and deported by overzealous US border staff. “There are many other more welcoming places to go on vacation,” writes Guardian columnist Arwa Mahdawi. It reviews the many cases of arrests or detentions that have taken place at US borders.