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sweeneyboo.bsky.social • 2 days ago

A warning, and something that shouldn’t be taken lightly by any non US creator thinking of travelling to America for cons right now.

Reposted from Comicsbeat

Cartoonist R.E. Burke detained by ICE on backpacking trip

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sweeneyboo.bsky.social•2 days ago

Let’s be honest, it’s always been sketchy and a gamble to do so, it’s not “new”. But should simply be kept a in mind.

And it should obviously also be acknowledged that ICE is going after and detaining millions of marginalized people right now who are treated with zero humanity.

effinbirds.com•2 days ago

This is my nightmare. Last time that guy was in charge I was on a list (I guess because people were always tweeting my stuff at him?) and every land border crossing was a huge pain in the ass where I had to answer endless questions about my social media use.

I have a dozen US shows coming up :/