German Green Card Holder Detained and Allegedly Mistreated by US Immigration Officials

Fabian Schmidt, a legal US resident, was detained at Logan Airport, raising concerns over immigration enforcement practices under the Trump administration.

Fabian Schmidt, a German national and US green card holder, was detained by immigration authorities at Logan International Airport on March 7 upon returning from Luxembourg.
Schmidt's family alleges he was stripped naked, subjected to harsh interrogation, and placed in a cold shower before being transferred to an ICE detention facility in Rhode Island.
His green card, legally reissued in 2023 after being lost, was reportedly flagged due to a missed court appearance in 2022 for a misdemeanor case he was unaware of.
Schmidt's detention follows a broader trend of increased scrutiny and detention of green card holders and visa holders under the Trump administration's immigration policies.
The incident has drawn criticism from advocates and raised fears about the treatment of legal residents, with Schmidt's family seeking assistance from the German consulate for his release.