German authorities have issued an updated travel advisory for citizens heading to the United States, citing ongoing unrest in Minneapolis tied to immigration enforcement.
The warning comes amid mass protests, violent altercations with federal officers, and heightened political tensions across several U.S. cities.
Key Takeaways:
- Germany has updated its travel advisory due to violent protests in U.S. cities, particularly Minneapolis.
- The warning comes after a deadly ICE-related shooting sparked civil unrest and mass arrests.
- President Trump and former Border Patrol leadership have addressed the issue, defending federal operations.
- The advisory warns of politically motivated violence and urges travelers to remain cautious and informed.
The German Foreign Federal Office on Tuesday revised its travel guidance, urging travelers to “stay away from crowds around which violence may occur” and remain vigilant during their stay, especially in Minneapolis and other major metropolitan areas experiencing civil unrest.
“In Minneapolis and other cities, demonstrations sometimes lead to violent clashes with migration and security authorities,” the advisory reads. It adds that travelers should “behave calmly and follow the instructions of the authorities and local security forces.”
The advisory follows a week of growing turmoil in Minneapolis, where protests against immigration enforcement have intensified. Demonstrators have taken to the streets following a deadly shooting involving federal immigration officers, fueling criticism of the current administration’s immigration policies. Authorities have confirmed multiple arrests, reports of vandalism, and scattered confrontations between Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers and protesters.
Speaking exclusively to Fox News, former Border Patrol Chief Chris Clem described the situation as volatile and politically charged. “We’re seeing a dangerous mix of misinformation, heightened emotions, and federal law enforcement being pushed into impossible situations,” Clem said during a segment on Fox & Friends Weekend.
President Donald Trump also addressed the unfolding crisis in an interview on The Will Cain Show, stating, “It was terrible. Both of them were terrible… I hate to see that.” He emphasized that the removal of Border Patrol commander Greg Bovino from Minnesota should not be seen as a de-escalation, insisting federal agents will remain “firm” in executing the law.
According to Fox News and Outkick reports, the violence appears to have been triggered by the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti during a recent ICE operation. While the details surrounding the shootings remain under investigation, protests have escalated, with local officials scrambling to contain the fallout.
Germany’s warning also addresses a broader concern over politically motivated violence across the U.S., citing a rise in violent crime and civil unrest in several American cities. The advisory contrasts with the U.S. State Department’s own Level 2 travel warning for Germany, citing potential terror threats from extremist actors.
Meanwhile, Twin Cities institutions have also responded to the unrest. Multiple museums in Minneapolis closed their doors last Friday in solidarity with the growing “Ice-Out” strike—a grassroots protest movement demanding a halt to immigration enforcement within sanctuary cities.
As weather conditions across the country remain hazardous due to an ongoing winter storm, the German government urged travelers to monitor local news and remain aware of evolving political and environmental risks. The confluence of severe weather and civil unrest paints a complicated picture for foreign nationals planning travel to the United States.
Fox News Digital reporter Ashley J. DiMella and contributor Nora Moriarty provided comprehensive coverage from the ground, capturing the gravity of the situation as it unfolds in real time. The U.S. government has yet to issue any new guidelines for international travelers visiting affected cities.
