Here's what we know about the British tourist allegedly detained by ICE
In March 2025, a claim spread that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detained British tourist Becky Burke in Washington state after she was refused entry into the U.S. Snopes readers wrote to us to ask about the legitimacy of a Facebook post purportedly written by Burke's father,
British tourist arrested and detained at Tacoma ICE center after exchanging housework for lodging
Initial reports imply her alleged offense involves doing chores for host families in exchange for a roof over her head.
British tourist in custody at Tacoma ICE detention center for weeks
Rebecca Burke, 28, is detained at the Northwest ICE Processing Center “related to the violation of the terms and conditions of her admission,” an agency spokesperson said.
British Backpacker Thrown Into 'Cold' ICE Detention For Days Over Visa Dispute
Despite being on a tourist visa with no criminal record, British national Rebecca Burke was handcuffed and thrown in a detention center, her father said.
British tourist is detained at Tacoma’s ICE facility. What’s delaying her return home?
The woman’s travel nightmare has raised questions about immigration enforcement and delays for people who need to go before an immigration judge.
British tourist detained in ICE center after visa suspension | Morning in America
British tourist Becky Burke has spent nearly two weeks in a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement processing center. She was denied entry into Canada and re-entry into the United States over a "visa mix-up.
Father 'deeply concerned' for British cartoonist locked up at Tacoma, WA ICE detention enter
A 28-year-old British woman who had been backpacking in the United States this winter is now locked up at the Northwest ICE Processing Center.
28-year-old British backpacker arrested by ICE, held in Tacoma detention center
What was meant to be a life-changing four-month backpacking trip across North America has turned into a nightmare,” said the ...
Rebecca Burke: Father of British backpacker being held in US says her 'life-changing trip has turned into a nightmare'
Rebecca Burke was trying to cross from the US into Canada when a visa mix-up saw her handcuffed and taken to a detention ...
Brit, 28, arrested in Trump immigration crackdown after visa error as she’s ‘locked up in orange jumpsuit in US prison’
A BRITISH tourist’s dream trip has turned into a nightmare after a “visa mix-up” led to her being detained at the US border.
Woman from Wales classed as 'illegal alien' and detained in US cell for 12 days
A woman from Wales is reportedly being detained by US immigration officials in "concerning" conditions. Becky Burke, from ...
US visa warning after British tourist held in immigration centre for 12 days
US visa warning after British tourist held in immigration centre for 12 days - Rebecca Burke was ‘classified as an illegal ...
Welsh tourist being held in 'horrendous conditions' after being detained in US
The parents of Rebecca Burke, 28, say their daughter is being held in 'horrendous conditions', after she was accused of ...
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British Comic Creator R.E. Burke Detained By ICE After Crossing Border
British comic book creator R.E. Burke has been detained by ICE after crossing the border from USA to Canada. Do you know ...