Germany has advised citizens demonstrations can lead to clashes with migration and security authorities.
Germany has issued a travel advisory to its citizens travelling to the United States, citing risks linked to immigration enforcement and public-order situations. Germany’s Federal Foreign Office said on Tuesday that German citizens should be aware of demonstrations and clashes with American migration and security authorities.
Why It Matters The advisory is not a political statement about the U.S. but aims to give impartial information for German citizens travelling to the country at a time of increased tensions during President Donald Trump's aggressive deportation drive. Protests have been held in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and other cities against the actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol officers enforcing Trump’s immigration crackdown. Federal agents deployed to the city under the Trump administration's “Operation Metro Surge“ shot and killed U.S. citizen Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.on Saturday and fellow American Renée Good on Jnauary 7. Photo by RMinneapolis police form a line near protestors in Maple Grove, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on January 26, 2026. Germany has warned its citizens to beware of demonstrations in the U.S. Photo by ROBERTO SCHMIDT / AFP via Getty Images. What To Know Germany already has a travel advisory in place for the severe winter storm hitting the U.S. but on Tuesday added a warning regarding the protests against Trump's immigration crackdown. The statement said, according to a translation, that in Minneapolis and other cities, demonstrations sometimes lead to violent clashes with the migration and security authorities and warns people to be vigilant and stay away from crowds where violence might occur. The advisory asks people to check out local media, stay away from crowds of people in which violence could possibly occur and note existing ID requirement in several states. “Keep calm and follow the instructions of the authorities and local security forces,“ added the statement. Last March, Germany updated its travel advisory for the U.S. to emphasize that a visa or waiver allowing entry does not guarantee citizens to enter the U.S. after several of its citizens were detained at the border. What People Are Saying Germany’s Federal Foreign Office on its website: “In Minneapolis and other cities, demonstrations sometimes lead to violent clashes with the migration and security authorities.” Journalist Olga Nesterova posted on X: “The update follows recent incident in which reporters from RAI, Italy’s state broadcaster, reported being threatened by ICE while working.” What Happens Next Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, a Democrat who has railed against the federal operation taking place in his state, held a telephone call with President Trump on Monday, which both sides indicated was fruitful. Correction 1/27/26, 8:20 a.m. ET: Article and headline amended to make clear the update is an advisory not a warning.
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