Robert Pyne
Unite Announces Gatwick Baggage Screener Strikes, Disrupting Summer Travel Plans
Baggage screeners employed by ICTS will strike at Gatwick on August 22–26 and August 29–September 2, 2025, seeking…
Federal Judge Blocks ICE Use of Medicaid Data for Deportation Enforcement
A federal judge on August 13, 2025, blocked DHS and ICE from using Medicaid data disclosed by CMS…
Mike Simpson Secures Federal Backing for Idaho Falls Airport Expansion Plan
The House Appropriations Committee added $12 million CPF to the FY2026 bill August 11, 2025, for Idaho Falls…
CBP Launches Enhanced Passenger Processing at Nashville International Airport
Enhanced Passenger Processing (EPP) became operational at Nashville International Airport on August 13, 2025, employing auto‑capture facial recognition…
NYC School Battles to Educate an Undocumented Teen Under Trump
After January 20, 2025 removal of “sensitive locations” protections and an April 11 DHS registration rule, ELLIS Prep…
Fired Bay Area Immigration Judges Say Trump Is ‘Instilling Fear’ in Courts
Beginning January 2025, firings and resignations cut EOIR’s bench from over 700 to roughly 600 judges. Policies ending…
City Council Pushes Major Charter Changes at Jacksonville Aviation Authority
Jacksonville seeks governance changes to align city workforce and site-readiness efforts with JAA projects—like Otto Aviation’s $400 million…
John Oliver Says Trump Era Renewed His Anxiety Over Immigration Status
John Oliver said August 2025 rhetoric under Donald Trump reignited immigration fears for naturalized citizens. Promises to deport…
Assaia’s ApronAI to Roll Out Across 150 Gates at Munich Airport
On August 13, 2025 Munich Airport announced Assaia’s ApronAI rollout across 150 gates to reduce ground delays, shorten…
Judge Orders ICE to Improve Conditions in N.Y.C. Migrant Holding Cells
A federal judge’s August 13, 2025 temporary restraining order requires ICE to fix unsafe conditions at 26 Federal…
Fiji Government Warns Travellers About Surge in Fake Visa Websites
Fiji’s August 2025 alert identifies e-visaimmigov.com (registered June 24, 2025) as a fraudulent e-visa site harvesting passports, photos…
Delta cuts nearly 20% of New York winter flights as demand cools
Delta plans substantial frequency cuts to its 2025–2026 New York winter schedule, trimming roughly 20% overall. The largest…
Duffy: ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Will Modernize Alaska’s Outdated Aviation Gear
In August 2025, Secretary Sean Duffy unveiled FAA-funded upgrades across Alaska, enabled by R-PGL 25-08 (July 31, 2025).…
ICE arrests two Vietnamese men labeled ‘heinous rapists’ in LA sweep
ICE detained Quoc Bo Pham and Dung Quoc Pham July 22, 2025, during a regional enforcement surge; June…
Georgia to Introduce Mandatory Work Permit System from March 1, 2026
From March 1, 2026, Georgia mandates work permits for most foreign workers, with a transition until January 1,…