Jim Grey
Duty-free rules tightened for UK travelers on self-connecting flights
From May 24, 2025, stricter duty-free rules for UK self-connecting flights require sealed packaging and receipts. Confiscations and…
Southwest Airlines ends open seating and free bags in major shift
Beginning May 28, 2025, Southwest Airlines ends open seating and free bags for most tickets, launching tiered fares…
British Airways extends Israel flight suspension to August 2025
British Airways suspends flights to Israel through August 1, 2025, citing security threats after missile strikes. Other major…
Dulles International Airport adds more nonstop destinations for summer 2025
Dulles Airport’s 2025 summer surge includes 10 nonstop routes, record passenger growth, and a huge expansion adding 22…
Italy citizenship referendum may ease path for non-EU residents
In 2025, Italy plans a referendum to reduce citizenship residency from ten to five years. New laws limit…
U.S. House approves reconciliation package for immigration enforcement
The U.S. House passed a historic $160 billion immigration enforcement package on May 22, 2025. It funds border…
Florida Attorney General faces contempt hearing over immigration law order
SB 4-C, Florida’s strict immigration law, is blocked pending appeals. Key issues include criminal penalties, a death sentence…
Sixties Scoop survivor James Mast held in U.S. immigration custody
Sixties Scoop survivor James Mast has been detained in U.S. immigration custody since April 2025. His unlawful re-entry…
Supreme Court debates President Trump’s order on birthright citizenship
President Trump’s 2025 executive order challenges birthright citizenship guaranteed by the Fourteenth Amendment, risking millions becoming stateless. The…
South Dakota joins 287(g) program to target violent offenders
South Dakota’s new 287(g) partnership with ICE empowers trained DCI agents to enforce immigration laws targeting violent criminals…
Airlines Ban Booze: Saudia Tops Alcohol-Free Cabins
Ten airlines enforce alcohol-free cabin policies mainly for religious and cultural reasons, notably Saudia’s strict ban. Some airlines…
Emirates Airbus A380 diverts to Rio after storms disrupt São Paulo landing
Emirates flight EK261 diverted May 22, 2025, due to thunderstorms in São Paulo. The large A380 aircraft required…
Alabama worker accuses ICE of racial profiling after job site removal
A U.S. citizen in Alabama alleges ICE forcibly removed him based on skin color. Increased ICE enforcement in…
FBI raids Dallas law firm over suspected immigration fraud scheme
FBI raids in Dallas targeted a law firm involved in visa fraud under a new 2025 agreement expanding…
Donald Trump Moves to End Birthright Citizenship
Executive Order 14156 seeks to end automatic U.S. citizenship for specific children born after February 19, 2025. Courts…