Never Again? Airlines Obstruct ICE Crackdown on Same Visa Overstays that Enabled 9/11 Hijackers

Several major U.S. airlines have restricted federal immigration enforcement agents' access to passenger manifests and flight information systems used to identify foreign nationals who have overstayed their visas. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has stated that visa overstays represent a significant enforcement priority. Airlines have cited privacy concerns and operational constraints in limiting data access to law enforcement.

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