Share
San Antonio News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Trump Administration Shares Air Traveler Data for Deportations
•
Trump Administration Shares Air Traveler Data with ICE, Leading to Arrests and Deportations
The Trump administration has been sharing the names of American air travelers with immigration authorities since March, according to a report by The New York Times. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has been providing lists of travelers names to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) several times a week. This collaboration allows ICE to cross-reference the lists with their own database of people facing deportation, leading to arrests and deportations at airports.
One notable case is that of Any Lucía López Belloza, a nineteen-year-old college student who was arrested and deported to Honduras after attempting to board a flight to surprise her family in Texas. According to a former ICE official, seventy-five percent of instances where names were flagged by this program resulted in arrests.
The news comes as Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced historic progress in securing the United States, with over two and a half million undocumented migrants leaving the country since January 2025. Secretary Noem noted that DHS enforcement operations led to more than six hundred five thousand deportations, with an additional one point nine million individuals leaving voluntarily. She emphasized that President Trump has redirected the Department of Homeland Security back to its core missions, resulting in the most secure border in American history.
The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered.
More episodes
View all episodes
Iran's Rial Plummets, Fueling Inflation & Unrest
01:45|Irans rial plummets to record low against USD, exacerbating economic woes amid rising fuel prices and stalled nuclear talks.Winter Needs: Flood Survivors Seek Warm Clothing
01:46|Six months post-floods, Hunt, Texas, volunteers shift focus to winter essentials. Conex boxes supply center in high demand for cold-weather clothing and warmth. Donations needed to support ongoing recovery efforts.San Antonio Family Escapes House Fire, Chimney Blamed
01:16|San Antonio family escapes house fire, firefighters battle chimney blaze; no injuries reported.Shooting at North Side Bar Leaves Two in Critical Condition
01:39|Two men critically injured in North Side bar shooting, investigation ongoing; community concerned about safety.Shooting at North Side Bar Leaves Two Critically Injured
01:38|Two men critically injured in North Side bar shooting, police investigating cause of altercation and identify of suspects.Antisemitic Attack at Hanukkah Celebration in Australia
01:57|Horrific Antisemitic Attack in Sydney: Two Gunmen Kill Fifteen at Hanukkah Celebration, Including a Child and a RabbiShooting Victims Recover, Community Mourns
01:24|In the aftermath of a tragic shooting at Brown University, eight victims continue their recovery journey, facing challenges such as relearning to walk and undergoing surgeries. Meanwhile, in Birmingham, Alabama, Ella Cooks memory is honored following her untimely death. A GoFundMe page has been established for MukhammadAziz Umurzokov, the second victim, and prayers are being sent for Phil Ford, injured UNC assistant coach. While one individual has been discharged, the road to recovery remains long for many. The investigation into the shooting continues, with a person of interest identified.Trump's Pardon Shakes Texas Midterm Race
02:13|Former President Trumps pardon of Representative Henry Cuellar, a Democrat from Texas, has disrupted Republican plans to unseat him in the midterm elections. Cuellar was facing corruption charges, but the pardon has reinstated him to a key position and caused uncertainty among Republicans.AI Audits at Texas Universities Raise Concerns
02:33|Texas universities, including Texas A&M and Texas State, are exploring AI for course audits, raising concerns about reliability and academic freedom. AI tools have shown inconsistency, and there are fears of manipulation and de-professionalization. Faculty express pressure to comply with AI-driven revisions, undermining their expertise and trust in the academic process.