Arresting and detaining these dangerous people can make sense, at least until a final decision is reached on their deportation. However, such detention must always be subject to time limits and court review.

prison camp in Cuba as a terror suspect. After Gerhard Schröder became chancellor in 1998 he appointed Schily Minister of the Interior. While he gained popularity and respect for acting according to his own moral principles some accused him of supporting the radicals' goals.

He is a member of the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD).