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What Travelers Should Know About Airport ICE Arrests

A safety alert for individuals and families with pending or uncertain immigration status planning air travel.

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This community alert from the National Immigration Law Center (NILC) explains how immigration officials are using passenger information to arrest travelers at U.S. airports, including people with pending applications, expired status, or old deportation orders. It offers travel safety tips to help people understand their risk level and prepare before flying, and recommends speaking with an immigration lawyer about individual circumstances.

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Available Languages

English, Haitian Creole, Spanish, Portuguese

Relevant Populations

All Populations

Immigration Status

All Statuses

Date

Updated

September 3, 2026

September 3, 2026

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