Germany Warns Travelers on Minneapolis Immigration Clashes, U.S. Political Violence Risk

Germany’s Foreign Federal Office has updated its U.S. travel advisory to warn citizens that demonstrations in Minneapolis and other cities over President Trump’s immigration enforcement policies "sometimes lead to violent clashes with migration and security authorities," and that there is an "increased risk of politically motivated violence" amid rising crime in major American cities. Issued Tuesday alongside guidance on a severe U.S. winter storm, the notice urges German travelers to monitor local media, avoid large crowds where violence may occur, and follow instructions from U.S. authorities. The advisory specifically cites recent deadly shootings by federal officers in Minneapolis, including the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, as tensions escalate around DHS’s Operation Metro Surge. It comes as the U.S. State Department maintains its own Level 2 "Exercise Increased Caution" advisory for Germany over terrorism risks, underscoring how both governments now formally flag security concerns for each other’s citizens. The move adds international scrutiny to the domestic fight over immigration tactics and public safety in U.S. cities that depend heavily on foreign tourism and investment.