German Tattoo Artist Detained at US Border for 25 Days
2025-03-02
Jessica Brösche, a German tattoo artist, and her friend planned an art project in the US, but she was detained at the US-Mexico border for 25 days. US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) accused her of intending to violate her visa waiver program, despite having a valid visa and return ticket. The incident sparked online attention, with internet sleuths locating her and a local resident visiting her in detention. Brösche remains detained, raising concerns about the US immigration system and its high detention costs.