German Green Card Holder Alleges Mistreatment in U.S. Detention

Fabian Schmidt remains in custody in Rhode Island as Germany updates travel advisories and investigates U.S. immigration policy changes.

Fabian Schmidt, a German citizen and U.S. Green Card holder, was detained on March 7, 2025, upon re-entry to the U.S. and alleges violent interrogation and denial of basic needs.
The German government is closely monitoring Schmidt's case, alongside two resolved cases of detained German nationals, and has updated its U.S. travel advisory with warnings about detention risks.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection denies mistreatment claims, citing drug-related charges as a potential reason for Schmidt's detention.
Other foreign nationals from Canada and the UK have reported harsh conditions in U.S. detention, raising broader human rights concerns.
Germany is coordinating with EU partners to assess whether these incidents reflect a systemic shift in U.S. immigration enforcement under the Trump administration.