UK Subs Band Members Denied U.S. Entry and Deported Over Visa Issues

Three British punk musicians were detained at LAX for over 25 hours before deportation, raising questions about increased U.S. border scrutiny and potential political motivations.

• Three members of the UK Subs were denied entry to the U.S. at Los Angeles International Airport, citing incorrect visas and an unspecified issue.
• Bassist Alvin Gibbs speculated that his public criticism of Donald Trump may have influenced the decision, though this remains unconfirmed.
• The detained musicians were held for over 25 hours, during which their phones, passports, and luggage were confiscated before being deported to the UK.
• Vocalist Charlie Harper was the only member allowed entry and performed at the Los Angeles Punk Invasion festival with stand-in musicians.
• The incident highlights a broader pattern of heightened U.S. immigration enforcement under the Trump administration, with updated travel advisories issued by the UK and Germany warning of increased scrutiny at U.S. borders.

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