Germany 'monitoring' US detentions of its citizens – DW – 03/17/2025
www.dw.com
German officials are trying to determine whether three cases in which citizens were detained while trying to enter the United States signal a change in US policy.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/27002865

Summary

Germany is monitoring U.S. detentions of its citizens after three Germans were recently held by immigration authorities.

Two tourists were detained at the Mexico-U.S. border and later deported, while a Green Card holder, Fabian Schmidt, remains in custody in Rhode Island.

The German Foreign Ministry is assessing whether these cases reflect a broader policy shift under President Trump, whose administration has intensified immigration crackdowns.

Germany may adjust its travel advice based on further developments. U.S. officials have not clarified why Schmidt was detained.

  • Kissaki@feddit.orgEnglish
    2·
    15 hours ago

    Could be that the number is just so low it doesn’t necessarily indicate a systematic issue yet. I’m sure a few have always been held because of inadequate documents or whatever.

    Of course, we can all see the political shift, and it’s horrible for the people involved. I would have liked to see a more loud and bold response. But for an institution maybe it’s not that time yet, until they know what the accusations and proceedings are.