US denied entry to Australian woman over full luggage

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A 25-year-old Australian woman was denied entry to the United States and detained in a federal prison for 24 hours, reportedly due to her luggage being "too full." Nikki Saroukos, visiting her husband in Hawaii, was interrogated about her past as a police officer and accused of intending to overstay her visa. She was forced to provide a DNA sample and a written statement before being held with serious criminals. This incident follows a trend of increased entry denials for tourists since Donald Trump's presidency, highlighting concerns about US border control practices and their impact on international travelers.


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