Two German backpackers, Maria Lepere and Charlotte Pohl, were detained and deported by US Customs and Border Patrol shortly after arriving in Hawaii. Dubbed as attempting to enter under false pretenses, they were accused of planning to work during their trip, which is prohibited under their visa regulations. However, the women contend that their statements were twisted, misrepresenting their intentions and casting doubt on their travel spontaneity. They were targeted for not booking all accommodations in advance, as per traditional travel expectations.
They twisted it to make it seem as if we admitted that we wanted to work illegally in the US.
They found it suspicious that we hadn't fully booked our accommodations for the entire five weeks in Hawaii.
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