Australian travel to US

Aussie Ex-Cop Jailed, Deported From US During Holiday

Nikki Saroukos, a former NSW police officer, was detained, jailed overnight, and deported from the United States despite holding a valid tourist visa to visit her US Army lieutenant husband in Hawaii. During her visit, she was subjected to invasive searches, interrogations about her past police work, and a night in federal prison, experiencing what she describes as humiliating and criminal treatment. This ordeal, which involved the confiscation of her phone and a forced DNA swab, left her and her mother deeply traumatized and demanding answers. The couple are now considering relocation to Australia to escape further potential issues.

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Australia Issues Repeated US Travel Warnings Amid Deportation Fears

In response to stricter US border controls, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFAT) has issued three updated travel advisories for the USA in a month. These warnings highlight increased border detentions, mandatory identification requirements, and the inspection of electronic devices. The advisories also note a new domestic flight ID requirement and a stricter enforcement of existing registration laws for long-term visitors. Consequently, Australian travel to the US has significantly decreased, impacting both leisure and business sectors, with concerns amplified by reports of harsh treatment and deportations.

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