British Tourist Detained in U.S. Immigration Facility Over Visa Dispute

Rebecca Burke, 28, has been held for two weeks after a visa issue at the U.S.-Canada border, leaving her family desperate for her release.

Rebecca Burke, a British backpacker, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after being denied entry to Canada over visa concerns.
Burke's travel arrangements, which involved staying with host families in exchange for light chores, were interpreted as potential unauthorized work by border officials.
She has been held for 14 days in a detention facility in Tacoma, Washington, where conditions are described as overcrowded and cold, with limited access to proper meals or legal representation.
Her family and British officials, including her local MP, are working to expedite her release, but ICE has not provided a clear timeline for resolving her case.
The incident highlights ongoing immigration enforcement challenges in the U.S., with critics pointing to delays and harsh conditions in detention centers.