ICE Arrests Southwest Airlines Flight Attendant At Airport — He May Have Overstayed But Still Been Legal To Work

July 24, 2026

ICE arrested a Southwest Airlines flight attendant at Nashville airport, saying he overstayed his 2021 admission. But supporters say he has a pending asylum case and federal work authorization, showing how someone can be removable yet still legally allowed to work.

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