Two German tourists, Jessica Brosche and Lucas Sielaff, experienced severe scrutiny and lengthy detentions when they tried to enter the United States, reflecting stricter immigration policies under President Trump. Brosche was held for 46 days and Sielaff for 16, both facing difficulties such as lack of translation services and solitary confinement. Their experiences have garnered significant media attention in Germany, raising concerns about the treatment of foreign nationals under U.S. immigration laws. Similar troubling reports emerge from other European travelers like Becky Burke, highlighting a pattern of oppressive immigration enforcement practices.
Tourists from most European countries, including Germany, generally enjoy visa-free travel to the United States for up to 90 days, but this policy is being tested.
Ms. Brosche was kept in solitary confinement for nine days and both she and Mr. Sielaff were deported without clear reasons for their detainment.
Mr. Sielaff described his experience as nightmarish, stating he frequently wakes up confused and traumatized by what transpired.
The cases of Brosche and Sielaff highlight the challenges European travelers face due to the evolving policies of the U.S. immigration system under Trump.
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