Jim Grey
Ground stops at JFK and PHL; Newark sees extended arrival delays
Winter weather on Dec. 14 led the FAA to impose ground stops at JFK and PHL and a…
Winooski Superintendent Testifies in DC, Sues DHS Over Detainment
Winooski Superintendent Wilmer Chavarria sued DHS after a July 21, 2025, Houston airport detention. He alleges five-hour detention,…
Affordability crisis and immigration crackdown drive NYC school declines
Enrollment dropped by 22,000 to 884,400 students for 2025–26, reflecting affordability pressures and fewer migrant arrivals. Newcomer programs…
Israelis Face Public Social Media Vetting for U.S. Visas
The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem asks F, M, and J applicants to set social media public for vetting…
ICE: 400+ Undocumented Immigrants Arrested Since Metro Surge Began
ICE reports over 400 arrests in Minnesota under Operation Metro Surge, spotlighting serious criminal convictions and naming detainees.…
ICE Presence at Boise Airport and Canyon County Courthouse Sparks Fear
ICE detained several people inside the Canyon County Courthouse in December 2025, amid a major 2025 enforcement surge…
IFCN Condemns U.S. H-1B Visa Crackdown on Fact-Checkers
IFCN criticized a Dec. 2, 2025 State Department memo instructing consular officers to deny H-1B visas for work…
Afghan Immigrants and Advocates Push Back Against 2025 Trump Crackdown
A June 2025 proclamation largely suspends Afghan entries, citing vetting and overstay concerns. Exceptions for SIVs exist on…
IndiGo to pay £41m compensation after December flight disruptions
IndiGo faces a more than ₹500 crore compensation bill after pilot shortages and new DGCA FDTL rules caused…
Paula Xinis blocks ICE from re-detaining Kilmar Abrego after release
A Maryland federal judge ordered Kilmar Ábrego García’s immediate release and blocked ICE re-detention after finding unlawful detention…
Florida Immigration Policies Upend Lives, USF Study Finds
USF research shows Florida’s SB 1718 and SB 2-C caused employment disruptions, reduced healthcare access, housing crowding, and…
International Students and the Blur of Free Speech in United States
Lawfully present F-1 and J-1 students have First Amendment protections, but recent enforcement actions and Executive Order 14188…
IndiGo engages Captain John Illson for root-cause analysis
After 3,000-plus cancellations Dec. 3–5 tied to staff shortages and new FDTL rules, IndiGo hired Captain John Illson…
Passenger Arrested After Mid-Flight Door Attempt on Boston-Hong Kong
Cathay Pacific flight CX811 experienced a suspected cabin-door opening attempt during a Boston–Hong Kong flight. Crew intervened and…
Spirit Airlines Pilots and Attendants Ratify Agreements in Restructuring
In December, Spirit’s pilots and flight attendants ratified labor deals that reduce costs—pilots approved with 82% support, an…