The expansion of immigration enforcement at US airports has led to a conflict between airline employees and federal agents. Reports indicate that airline workers are declining to assist Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials in making arrests. Many of those targeted by ICE have pending applications for visas, asylum, or green cards. Last month, ICE and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), both part of the Department of Homeland Security, increased their collaboration, resulting in as many as three dozen daily arrests at US airports.
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Airline Workers Resist Cooperation with Immigration Enforcement at US Airports
Airline workers at US airports are reportedly refusing to assist Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in making arrests, which has created tension between the airline industry and federal officials. The increase in enforcement has led to a rise in daily arrests, with many individuals targeted having pending immigration applications.
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Airline workers reportedly decline to help US agents as Trump migrant crackdown accelerates
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Airline Workers Resist Cooperation with Immigration Enforcement at US Airports