Germany Investigates U.S. Detentions of Nationals as Travel Advisory Updated

Three German citizens, including a green card holder, detained at U.S. borders have prompted Germany to revise its travel guidance and examine potential shifts in American immigration policies.

Fabian Schmidt, a German green card holder, remains detained in Rhode Island after being held at Boston Logan Airport, with allegations of mistreatment reported by his family.
Two German tourists, Jessica Brösche and Lucas Sielaff, were detained at the U.S.-Mexico border earlier this year and subsequently deported to Germany.
Germany’s Foreign Ministry updated its travel advisory on March 19, warning that valid visas or ESTA approvals do not guarantee entry into the United States.
The German government is coordinating with other European countries to determine if similar detentions indicate a broader policy shift under the Trump administration.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has denied allegations of mistreatment in Schmidt’s case, while Germany continues to investigate the incidents and monitor developments.