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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsU.S. Customs And Border Protection Keeps Quiet After 15 Agents Mistakenly Surround Canadian Visitor's Vehicle
https://www.thetravel.com/us-customs-and-border-protection-agents-mistakenly-surround-canadian-visitors-vehicle/Canadians continue to face uncertainties about traveling to the United States as more border drama unfolds. In October, Canadian snowbirds were fingerprinted and photographed. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) stood by the decision, stating it was carried out in accordance with "standard procedures."
Since then, issues have continued as Canadians are even being detained at the border for non-criminal incidents, including children; travelers from Canada were recently warned about visiting the U.S. after a Canadian child was held for 51 days. Similarly, another Canadian had an incident take place six years ago, but it was dropped from their record. However, the Canadian was held by U.S. border officers for four hours. The individual was eventually sent back to Canada and asked for proof that the charges were, in fact
Now, yet another incident has occurred, this time at the Detroit-Windsor border. A Canadian man, alongside his wife and father, was detained and asked to step out of his car for further inspection. It was a scary incident for the Canadian traveler, who was also fingerprinted and photographed. Ultimately, it was all done for no reason. Here's a closer look at the mix-up and what took place.
It was a moment Canadian Greg Williams won't ever forget. Alongside his wife and dad, Williams approached the busiest Canada-U.S. border crossing, connecting Windsor and Detroit.
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U.S. Customs And Border Protection Keeps Quiet After 15 Agents Mistakenly Surround Canadian Visitor's Vehicle (Original Post)
BlueWaveNeverEnd
6 hrs ago
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Irish_Dem
(79,410 posts)1. It's not a mistake Cruelty, torment, injustice is the point.
Lonestarblue
(13,197 posts)2. In other words, visiting the US from Canada risks harassment, possible detention, and maybe jail for the whole family.
Im surprised any Canadians want to enter the US.
kimbutgar
(26,698 posts)3. Who would ever want to visit the US during this reign of orange piggy terror
Im afraid to go overseas because Im a registered Democrat and have written negative things about him on social media. And scared Im I might not be able to re enter after traveling overseas. Sorry for being paranoid but each day is a nightmare in this country! And the revenge attitude of him and his syncopates are scary to me !
Cha
(316,453 posts)4. Fucking Traitor Gestapo.. I would think
This Greg Williams and Family won't be visiting the USA again. Better to keep their money in Canada.
I do feel bad for Democracy loving People who are Affected by the lack of Tourists who have been Discouraged from coming to the Putin run Regime Country.