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U.S. Airlines Meet Trump Administration Over Airport ICE Arrests

8/13/2026

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U.S. airlines are meeting the Trump administration to address ICE arrests at airports.
ICE has arrested visa overstayers at airports in nine states as of late July.
ICE detained 1,600 people per day in early July, the highest rate in President Donald Trump’s second term.
Flight attendant union leader Sara Nelson warned that ICE presence creates safety and legal concerns for crew.

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U.S. airlines are meeting the Trump administration to address ICE arrests at airports.
ICE has arrested visa overstayers at airports in nine states as of late July.
ICE detained 1,600 people per day in early July, the highest rate in President Donald Trump’s second term.
Flight attendant union leader Sara Nelson warned that ICE presence creates safety and legal concerns for crew.