Airport ICE Arrests surge drives detention and enforcement flights nationwide
In 2025 ICE sharply increased enforcement and transfer flights, recording at least 8,877 enforcement flights and record detention…
Vivian Chen is the Immigration Enforcement Correspondent at VisaVerge.com, where she tracks ICE operations, deportation policy, detention conditions, and the real-world impact of enforcement actions on immigrant communities. Her reporting turns fast-moving enforcement developments — raids, court rulings, and agency directives — into clear, accurate coverage readers can rely on. Vivian's work helps families and advocates understand their rights and the shifting realities of immigration enforcement in the United States.
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In 2025 ICE sharply increased enforcement and transfer flights, recording at least 8,877 enforcement flights and record detention…
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Judge Analisa Torres ruled ICE illegally detained a green card holder at LaGuardia, violating the Fourth Amendment and…
Judge Shelly D. Dick blocked removal of Chanthila Souvannarath on Oct. 23 while his citizenship claim was reviewed.…
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