Homeland Security Sets the Record Straight About Those German Teens Who Were ‘Deported’ From Hawaii Madeline Leesman Madeline Leesman

“Another false narrative. These travelers weren’t deported—they were denied entry after attempting to enter the U.S. under false pretenses,” the agency asserted.
However, the teens’ journey was abruptly derailed when Border Protection realized that the girls did not book their accommodations for the duration of their visit in Hawaii...
The teens were questioned for hours at the Honolulu Airport and were then placed in a holding cell, where they stayed overnight. 

The following morning, the teens learned that they were denied entry to the United States. 

• The New York Post shared the story on X. 
• Shortly after, DHS responded to the story directly.

“Another false narrative. These travelers weren’t deported—they were denied entry after attempting to enter the U.S. under false pretenses,” the agency asserted.

• “One used a Visitor visa, the other the Visa Waiver Program. Both claimed they were touring California but later admitted they intended to work—something strictly prohibited under U.S. immigration laws for these visas,” they added.