First Thing: Democrats express ‘grave concerns’ over secretive ICE deportation flights
Summary
A group of 40 House Democrats raised serious concerns about the Trump administration’s secret program using commercial flights for deporting immigrants, asking the FAA to investigate claims of poor and unfair treatment. The number of these ICE deportation flights increased by 84% in 2025 compared to 2024.Key Facts
- 40 House Democrats sent a letter to FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford about secret deportation flights.
- The letter demands transparency for ICE’s use of commercial airplanes to move detained immigrants.
- Democrats criticized attempts to hide these operations as unsafe and inappropriate.
- A Guardian investigation found that the administration’s deportation flights often violated immigrants’ constitutional rights.
- ICE deportation flights rose by 84% in 2025 compared to 2024, according to human rights groups.
- The letter came during President Donald Trump’s administration, which expanded these deportation efforts.
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