German Green Card Holder Detained at Boston Airport Sparks Concerns Over US Immigration Policies

Fabian Schmidt, a long-term US resident, faces detention under unclear circumstances, raising questions about treatment and legal procedures.

Fabian Schmidt, a German citizen living in the US since 2007 with a Green Card, was detained upon reentry at Boston's Logan Airport after a trip to Luxembourg.
Schmidt's family reports he was subjected to harsh treatment, including being yelled at, forced to undress, and restrained in a hospital bed after collapsing during detention.
US authorities have not clarified the reasons for his detention, but reports suggest it may relate to a dismissed 2015 marijuana possession case and a missed 2022 court hearing due to an address change.
The German Foreign Ministry has confirmed involvement, emphasizing expectations of humane treatment and adherence to international human rights standards for detainees.
Schmidt's case is part of a broader trend of stricter US immigration enforcement, with legal residents and tourists increasingly facing detention under unclear or disputed circumstances.