Overview
- 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.