French scientist denied entry into the U.S., French government says

Re:French scientist denied entry into the U.S., French gover... by masfuerte on Thursday March 20, 2025 @03:09PM (#43427608)

An American relative of mine had this experience. She was entering the UK legally but the immigration officer decided something was off and they have an absolute right to decline entry. The last flight back to the USA had gone so she was held overnight in a local police station before flying back the next day.

You do at least get your own cell in the UK.

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Re:French scientist denied entry into the U.S., French gover... by klipt on Thursday March 20, 2025 @03:15PM (#43427666)

That's unpleasant but flying back on the next available flight is still way better than the Canadian woman who was held for weeks despite begging to pay for her own ticket back to Canada.

The UK situation you describe has clear reasoning. The US system just seems to be throwing people into a black hole without rules.

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