German Tourist Indefinitely Detained by ICE: Outrage Over US Immigration Practices
Jessica Brösche, a German citizen, was detained by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) while attempting to enter the United States with her friend. CBP alleged Brösche intended to violate her visa waiver by working, despite possessing necessary travel documents. Brösche spent 25 days in detention, including nine days in conditions exceeding CBP’s own 72-hour limit, before being transferred to an ICE facility. The incident highlights concerns about the U.S. immigration system’s inefficiency and the significant taxpayer costs associated with detaining individuals like Brösche who pose no apparent threat.
John Q. Hosedrinker