Overview

• Three German nationals, including a Green Card holder, were detained at U.S. borders, with some alleging mistreatment during detention.
• A Lebanese doctor was deported despite holding a valid visa, with U.S. authorities citing alleged ties to Hezbollah based on phone data.
• A Palestinian Green Card holder and Columbia University graduate remains in legal limbo after being detained for alleged ties to Hamas.
• The German Foreign Office updated its travel advisories, warning travelers about stricter U.S. immigration policies and potential detention for minor infractions.
• Reports indicate the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has dismantled its civil rights division, raising concerns about diminished accountability in immigration enforcement.