ICE arrests Southwest Airlines flight attendant in Nashville for allegedly overstaying visa since 2021
A. Southwest Airlines The flight attendant whose visa allegedly expired was arrested by federal immigration authorities while at work earlier this month, authorities said.
According to local reports, Jamaican citizen Lorenzo Thompson was arrested in Nashville, Tennessee, on July 14.
Thompson first entered the United States on April 17, 2021, on a visa that expires on October 16, 2021. US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) told Fox News.
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A Boeing 737-MAX 8 flying for Southwest Airlines.
“Contrary to the laws of our country, he overstayed his visa and failed to leave. He will remain in ICE custody until his immigration proceedings are completed,” an ICE spokesperson said.
The agency noted: illegal immigrants Offered $2,600 and free flight for self-deportation from US
“We encourage anyone here illegally to take advantage of this offer and reserve the chance to return to the United States through the proper legal pathway to live the American dream,” the agency said. “Or you will be arrested and was deported With no chance of coming back.”
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A Southwest Airlines 737 arrives to land at Portland International Airport. Last week, a Southwest flight attendant was arrested for allegedly overstaying her visa.
TWU Local 556, the union representing Southwest Airlines flight attendants, also confirmed the arrest.
“Every Member deserves to be treated with dignity and respect, and we are committed to ensuring that this Member and his or her family know that they are not alone during this difficult time,” the union wrote on Facebook.
Council for the Advancement of Latin America (LCLAA), Thompson US citizenship.
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“She had a valid work visa and was a dedicated flight attendant, touching countless lives with her kindness,” the group wrote on social media.
An online crowdfunding page launched to cover Thompson’s legal bills said Thompson left Jamaica “to protect himself from life-threatening abuse.”
United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers present as passengers wait in line at the Transportation Security Administration checkpoint at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in Atlanta on March 23, 2026.
“Since his arrival, he has worked tirelessly to build a stable life by pursuing every legal step toward citizenship,” the page said. The statement is included. “No criminal record. No parking tickets. Valid work visa, pending asylum caseand is a dedicated flight attendant for a popular airline.”
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The page described him as “honest, caring and loyal, always ready to help without expecting anything in return.”
Fox News Digital has contacted the airline for comment.
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