Southwest Flight Attendant Detained by ICE at Nashville Airport
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents detained Lorenzo Thompson, a flight attendant for Southwest Airlines and a Jamaican national, at Nashville International Airport on July 14.
Dallas Fort Worth, TX, July 23, 2026 —
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents apprehended Lorenzo Thompson, a flight attendant employed by Southwest Airlines, at Nashville International Airport on July 14. Thompson is identified as a national of Jamaica.
The detention occurred at the airport, though further details regarding the specific circumstances or the exact location within the airport were not provided.
Thompson’s employment status with Southwest Airlines was confirmed. The reason for his detention by ICE and his immigration status in the United States were not disclosed.
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