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ICE confirms arrest of Southwest flight attendant at Nashville airport
USA Today • • nation
Key Points:
- Lorenzo Thompson, a Jamaican citizen and Southwest flight attendant, was taken into U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody after being arrested at Nashville International Airport for overstaying his lawful admission.
- Thompson entered the U.S. legally in April 2021 with permission to stay for six months but remained in the country illegally for five years, violating immigration terms.
- ICE confirmed Thompson was cooperative during his arrest and will remain in custody pending immigration proceedings, while encouraging illegal residents to self-deport with financial incentives.
- The union representing Southwest flight attendants, TWU Local 556, is in contact with Thompson’s family and legal counsel, offering support and monitoring the situation closely.
