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. as a teenager, found himself trapped in a harrowing experience with ICE a year ago, spending two months in a maximum security prison. Despite the trauma, he remains committed to his life in America, illustrating the ongoing challenges faced by immigrants navigating the U.S. immigration system. This case underscores the human impact of stringent immigration policies and the long-lasting effects they can have on individuals who seek a better life in the United States.