German Green Card Holder Detained in U.S. Raises Concerns Over Immigration Policies

Fabian Schmidt, a longtime U.S. resident, alleges mistreatment in custody after being detained at Boston airport despite valid Green Card.

Fabian Schmidt, a German national living in the U.S. since 2007, was detained upon returning from a trip to Luxembourg, despite holding a valid Green Card.
Schmidt's family and legal representatives are working with the German consulate to address his detention, which reportedly involves allegations of past legal issues.
The detainee's mother alleges mistreatment, including forced nudity, lack of adequate food and water, and being denied access to medication, resulting in hospitalization for illness.
U.S. authorities have not clarified the reasons for Schmidt's detention, though a 2015 marijuana possession case has been cited as a potential factor despite it being dismissed under California law.
This is the third recent incident involving German nationals in U.S. custody, raising broader concerns about the treatment of foreign nationals under the Trump administration's stricter immigration policies.