Overview
- The Trump administration imposed entry bans on Anna-Lena von Hodenberg and Josephine Ballon, labeling them “radical activists.”
- German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul called the step “not acceptable,” while Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig expressed support and solidarity with the pair.
- HateAid warned the measures could chill NGOs, researchers, politicians and individuals from challenging major U.S. tech platforms.
- U.S. officials link the action to objections to the EU’s Digital Services Act, and former EU commissioner Thierry Breton was previously denied entry.
- Founded in 2018, HateAid supports victims of online hate and operates with funding from private foundations, German public grants and donations.