Why are Germans being detained by US immigration?
Three tourists and a permanent US resident say they were subjected to aggressive interrogation and held for weeks without knowing why. In response, the German government has extended a travel advisory to its citizens.
https://www.dw.com/en/why-are-germans-being-detained-by-us-immigration/a-71987211
BREAKING: Pianist András Schiff cancels all his US engagements for 2025-26 in response to "the recent and unprecedented political changes in the United States."
"Some people might say, 'just shut up and play.' I cannot, in good conscience, do that."
https://www.kirshbaumassociates.com/agency.php?view=news&nid=12575
via @1br0wn
British musicians also getting protracted, uncomfortable detention and deportation, apparently for social media critique of Trump admin policy https://flipboard.com/@faroutmagazine/far-out-music-f85ubbh8z/-/a-m29zL5ZXTTyJhWzn2LNtLg%3Aa%3A3037506767-%2F0
French scientist denied entry for an academic conference, apparently over critiquing US science policy https://nrw.social/@FlotteBiene86/114199273669448865
Thread on bluesky about how to prepare for crossing a border, even if you’re a citizen. https://bsky.app/profile/bjornih.bsky.social/post/3lkv2s4ceyk26
Canadians advised by their government to avoid travelling to the US