Fabian Schmidt
Fabian Schmidt is a 34-year-old German citizen and Green Card holder residing in New Hampshire, USA. He has lived in the U.S. since 2007 and has held a permanent residency since 2008. Recently, he made headlines after being detained by U.S. immigration authorities upon his return from Luxembourg at Logan International Airport in Boston, where he was reportedly subjected to intense questioning, mistreatment, and medical neglect.
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Fabian Schmidt is the curator responsible for around 500 animal species at the Basel Zoo.
Gila-Monster und Exendin-4: Der Naturstoff hinter Ozempic
Switzerland· 2026-02-01
Fabian Schmidt is mentioned as one of the foreigners facing interrogation and detainment at the US border.
Father of New Zealand woman held in US by Ice along with six-year-old son voices hope for release | New Zealand
United Kingdom· 2025-08-14
Fabian Schmidt is another foreigner who was detained at the US border despite having a valid work visa.
New Zealand woman and six-year-old son detained for three weeks by Ice in US enduring ‘terrifying’ ordeal | New ZealandUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-13
Fabian Schmidt was allegedly violently interrogated by US border officials upon returning from Luxembourg.
Denied, detained, deported: the faces of Trump’s immigration crackdown | Trump administrationUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-22
Fabian Schmidt was detained at the airport while traveling from Luxembourg to the United States.
¿Quién está siendo arrestado por ICE en Estados Unidos bajo el gobierno de Trump?
Panama· 2025-06-12
Fabian Schmidt, a German citizen, was detained at the airport while traveling to the U.S. from Luxembourg.
¿Quién está siendo arrestado por ICE en EE.UU. bajo el gobierno de Trump?
Venezuela· 2025-06-11
Fabian Schmidt, who had lived in the US since 2007, was detained on his way into the US from Luxembourg.
Who has been arrested by ICE under Trump?United Kingdom· 2025-06-11
Fabian Schmidt was unexpectedly detained by US immigration authorities after flying from Luxembourg to Boston.
Wie viele Lufthansa-Passagiere dieses Jahr an der US-Einreise gescheitert sind
Luxembourg· 2025-05-16
Fabian Schmidt is a German citizen who was held in US custody for over 60 days before being released.
Vorwürfe der schlechten Behandlung | Luxemburger WortLuxembourg· 2025-05-11Fabian Schmidt was allegedly violently interrogated by US border officials upon returning from Luxembourg.
Denied, detained, deported: the people at the heart of Trump’s immigration crackdown | Trump administrationUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-18
Fabian Schmidt, a 34-year-old electrical engineer, was detained by U.S. immigration authorities after returning from a trip to Luxembourg.
EUA: português com autorização de residência detido por agentes de imigração | EUA
Portugal· 2025-04-14
German Fabian Schmidt was detained upon entering the US.
Australian with working visa detained and deported on returning to US from sister’s memorial | US immigrationUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-11
Fabian Schmidt, an electrical engineer with permanent residency, was detained upon returning from Europe.
hay un proceso legal de deportación en EE.UU. para quienes tienen estos estatus
Colombia· 2025-04-06
Fabian Schmidt is a 34-year-old German resident who was arrested upon returning from Luxembourg.
‘Si es portador de green card, evite salir de EE. UU. porque puede pasar un susto al volver’: experto en migraciónColombia· 2025-04-05
Fabian Schmidt, a German citizen with a green card, was stopped at an airport in Boston, reportedly subjected to harsh interrogation tactics.
Travel is a right, not a privilege, Trump – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2025-04-01
Fabian Schmidt, a German citizen, was denied entry to the United States and detained for reasons that are still unclear.
Detenções, interrogatórios e telemóveis revistados: os relatos de turistas nos EUA | Estados UnidosPortugal· 2025-03-29
Fabian Schmidt, a German national with a green card, was stopped at an airport in Boston, reportedly subjected to harsh interrogation tactics.
Travel is a right, not a privilege, and the Global South is leading the way
Tanzania· 2025-03-27
Fabian Schmidt, a German green card holder, was recently detained and violently interrogated by US border officials.
Don’t visit the US – it just isn’t worth the risks right now | Arwa MahdawiUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-25
Fabian Schmidt, a resident in the US since 2007, was detained, and his family claims they do not know the reason for his arrest.
Países europeos actualizan advertencias de viaje a EEUU tras casos de turistas detenidos
Honduras· 2025-03-25
Fabian Schmidt, a German electrical engineer, has been living in the USA with a Green Card for 17 years and was detained by border officials upon returning from Luxembourg.
Einreise gefährdet: Warum USA-Urlaube unkalkulierbar werdenLuxembourg· 2025-03-25
Fabian Schmidt was detained at the airport in Boston after returning from Germany.
De ce au fost reținuți cetățeni germani la intrarea în SUA?
Romania· 2025-03-24
Fabian Schmidt, an engineer, was detained at Boston airport and subjected to harsh treatment.
Hagamos de América la Más Grande República Bananera | Ideas
Spain· 2025-03-24
Fabian Schmidt was detained at Boston airport while returning to the USA from Luxembourg.
Sťaží sa cestovanie do USA? Krajiny menia odporúčania
Slovakia· 2025-03-22
Fabian Schmidt, a green card holder, was hospitalized after being aggressively interrogated upon arrival in Boston.
'não consigo lembrar de nada pior'
Brazil· 2025-03-22
Fabian Schmidt, a green card holder, was hospitalized after being aggressively interrogated upon arrival in Boston.
'não consigo lembrar de nada pior'Brazil· 2025-03-22Fabian Schmidt is a German national who was detained and violently interrogated by US border officials.
The Trump administration is descending into authoritarianism | Donald TrumpUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-22
Fabian Schmidt was arrested at Boston airport despite having a valid Green Card.
Die Probleme bei der Einreise in die USA häufen sich auch für TouristenSwitzerland· 2025-03-22
Fabian Schmidt was denied entry to the U.S. and reportedly interrogated violently.
"La ataron como si fuera Hannibal Lecter": la preocupación por las recientes detenciones de turistas que trataban de entrar a EE.UU.
Bolivia· 2025-03-21
Fabian Schmidt was detained by immigration officials at Boston airport while returning to the USA from Luxembourg.
Sťaží sa cestovanie do USA? Krajiny menia odporúčaniaSlovakia· 2025-03-21Fabian Schmidt was denied entry to the U.S. and reportedly interrogated violently.
«La ataron como si fuera Hannibal Lecter»: por qué preocupan las recientes detenciones de turistas que trataban de entrar a EE.UU.Venezuela· 2025-03-21