Federal immigration enforcement at U.S. airports is climbing sharply, according to attorneys and immigrant rights groups. The American Immigration Lawyers Association issued a practice alert on the growing arrests. Arrests are occurring even during domestic travel, not just on international arrivals. Bay Area legal advocates now warn noncitizen residents to avoid air travel entirely after a string of airport arrests. The developments mark an expansion in deportation operations into air transit hubs.
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ICE arrests at US airports are happening more frequently, attorneys say. Here's what we know - CNN
ICE arrests at US airports are happening more frequently, attorneys say. Here's what we know CNN
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ICE Arrests Surge at Airports, Opening New Front in Deportation Drive - The New York Times
ICE Arrests Surge at Airports, Opening New Front in Deportation Drive The New York Times
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Bay Area Immigrant Advocates Warn Noncitizens to Avoid Air Travel After ICE Arrests - KQED
Bay Area Immigrant Advocates Warn Noncitizens to Avoid Air Travel After ICE Arrests KQED
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AILA reports increase in Tsa Ice Airline Passenger Detentions at U.S. airports - El-Balad.com
AILA reports increase in Tsa Ice Airline Passenger Detentions at U.S. airports El-Balad.com