Germany reviews US detentions of its citizens

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Germany is monitoring the detention of its citizens by U.S. authorities. This follows three recent cases where Germans were detained while trying to enter the U.S. Two have been deported, and one remains in custody. Fabian Schmidt, a Green Card holder, was arrested at Logan Airport in Boston after returning from Luxembourg. His detention is under review by the German consulate, which is in contact with him and local authorities. Two German tourists were also detained at the Mexican border and later returned to Germany. Their cases raise concerns about potential changes in U.S. immigration policy, which Germany is assessing.


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