Southwest Flight Attendant Arrested in Nashville Over Alleged Visa Overstay

A Southwest Airlines flight attendant was arrested by U.S. immigration authorities in Nashville after allegedly overstaying a visa that expired in October 2021. According to local reports and ICE, Lorenzo Thompson, a Jamaican citizen, entered the United States in April 2021 and remained in the country after his visa expired. He is now in ICE custody pending immigration proceedings. The arrest has drawn mixed reactions online. A union representing Southwest flight attendants said the member and his family deserve dignity and support, while another group said he was working toward U.S. citizenship.

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