Fabian Schmidt chose America long ago. A year after getting trapped in ICE’s net, he still does.

Fabian Schmidt, a German green card holder who moved to the U.S. in 2007, still grapples with the aftermath of his detention by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) a year ago. Despite his ordeal in a maximum-security prison for two months, Schmidt remains committed to his life in America, reflecting on his fears and the broader implications of ICE's practices. His story underscores the human impact of immigration policies and raises questions about the treatment of legal residents caught in the system.