German man detained by ICE; court hearing set for June

A 34-year-old German national living in Nashua is being held by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and could remain in custody for about two more months. His name is Fabian Schmidt, and he has had a green card for several years. Schmidt's family claims he was violently detained at Boston Logan International Airport after returning from Luxembourg on March 7. They report that he has been in custody for 17 days. It remains unclear if he has been formally charged with any crime. A court hearing is set for June at an immigration court in Boston. Schmidt's family says they have not received updates regarding his situation. Officials from U.S. Customs and Border Protection have disputed claims about his violent interrogation, calling them "blatantly false." There are reports of past misdemeanor charges against Schmidt, including drug-related offenses and a DUI. However, it is not confirmed if these charges are linked to his current detention. His mother expressed her hope that the public does not forget about him during this challenging time.