Officials in Washington are remaining tight-lipped about why a British Muslim family of 11 was barred from boarding a flight to Los Angeles.
Mohammed Tariq Mahmood, his brother and nine of their children were heading to Disneyland when they were prevented from boarding the plane.
Mr. Mahmood says he was told by British immigration officials that the US authorities cited a problem with his electronic travel authorization known as an ESTA.
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Mr. Mahmood says his family was heartbroken when they learned they would not be able to make the journey to Los Angeles.
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Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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