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3 days ago
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Legal Analyst: DNA collected from migrant children uploaded to FBI-run database, report says
CHARLOTTE () — Customs and Border Protection has swabbed the DNA of migrant children as young as 4, whose genetic data is uploaded to an FBI-run database that can track them if they commit crimes in the future. Chief Legal Analyst Khalif Rhodes weighs in on the process and why CBP deems it necessary. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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3 days ago
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UW lab tech, Green Card holder released from ICE detention in Tacoma, WA
The Brief Lewelyn Dixon, a 64-year-old lawful permanent resident and University of Washington lab technician, was released from an ICE detention center following a judge's ruling. Dixon was detained due to a 2001 embezzlement conviction, attorneys say. Her family, along with protesters and labor union members, have been demonstrating for her release since her arrest. TACOMA, Wash. - A University of Washington lab technician held at an ICE detention center in Tacoma was released and reunited with her family on Thursday. Lewelyn Dixon, 64, is a lawful permanent resident, a Green Card holder, of the United States who lives in Pierce County, and has resided in the country for more than 50 years. Her family says she was returning from a trip to the Philippines when she was taken aside by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Feb. 28. The reason for her detainment stemmed from an embezzlement conviction in 2001. Family members, protesters and labor union members have demonstrated outside the detention facility since Dixon's arrest. What we know During a demonstration on Thursday, Dixon's family members came out of court and told supporters that a judge ruled to release her. "The biggest thing to realize is she should have never been there in the first place," said Emily Cristobal, Aunty Lynn's niece. "This is what community looks like, and without all of you, we wouldn't be here." Dixon was expected to be released Thursday or Friday, but walked out of the detention center after 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Dixon hugged her family and was welcomed by cheers of supporters who had gathered at the facility to support her. The Source Information in this story comes from original reporting by FOX 13 Seattle reporter AJ Janavel. Ex-Seattle police Chief Adrian Diaz files lawsuit, claims wrongful termination Crews battle Second Creek Fire near Leavenworth, WA 2 injured in separate Seattle shootings Teen, child killed in Lacey, WA mobile home fire Crews investigate explosion at Woodinville, WA hardware store College Inn Pub announces closure after 50 years in Seattle Dave's Hot Chicken to open 4 new locations in Seattle area. Here's where To get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX Seattle Newsletter. Download the free FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for live Seattle news, top stories, weather updates and more local and national news.
Time Out
4 days ago
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These are the worst U.S. airports for international travel this summer
Flying internationally involves a bit more preparation as well as time spent in the airport. As we get into peak summer travel season, clearing customs and immigration could take even more time as checkpoints face backups. Just as some major airports are known for more hassle than others, some have longer wait times at immigration checkpoints than others. New data from U.S. Customs and Border Protection reveals the worst airports for international travel, where you'll likely wait far longer to clear immigration. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) comes in as the number one worst airport for international travel. Average wait to reach a Customs and Border Protection agent? 31.8 minutes. Non-U.S. citizens can expect 43.7 minutes in line, and 12.8% of all travelers find themselves stuck for over an hour. Chicago O'Hare (ORD) is just as bad. The overall average wait time here is a fraction of a second faster, at 31.7 minutes. U.S. citizens can expect an average wait of 27.3 minutes, while non-U.S. citizens could face 40.3 minutes in line. ORD also has the highest percentage of travelers who wait more than an hour in line, at 13.6%. Nashville International (BNA) might have a much lower passenger volume, but it has surprisingly long wait times. Immigration waits average 31.1 minutes, with only 20.2% of travelers breezing through in under 15. On the flip side, airports known for their efficiency and speedy immigration lines include Palm Beach International (PBI) with an average wait time of 3.5 minutes, John Wayne Airport (SNA) at 6.4 minutes and Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) at 7.5 minutes. So if you're traveling internationally this summer and you have a choice in airports when returning, peruse the full report here. Even arrival times matter, as the worst delays hit between 10am and 3pm. Want to skip the wait altogether? Enroll in Global Entry. It includes TSA PreCheck and gets you into a fast lane at immigration via automated kiosks. U.S. airports with the longest immigration wait times: LAX, Los Angeles ORD, Chicago BNA, Nashville MCO, Orlando MSP, Minneapolis AUS, Austin IAH, Houston SFO, San Francisco SAN, San Diego JFK, New York
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5 days ago
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CBP Nabs Suspect Wanted In Dallas County For Soliciting Minor Online
Customs and Border Protection Officers arrested a man on Memorial Day wanted in Dallas County for online solicitation of a minor. CBP officers at the Brownsville Port of Entry arrested 71-year-old Gerardo Zubiri Perez, a Mexican national, on May 26, according to a press release. Perez was wanted by the Dallas County Sheriff's Office on a felony warrant for 'solicitation of a minor.' 'Our frontline CBP officers carry out their duties with vigilance, and their efforts helped uncover an outstanding warrant for online solicitation of a minor out of Dallas County,' said Tater Ortiz, port director of the Brownsville Port of Entry, in the release. Officers at the Gateway International Bridge referred Perez for 'secondary inspection,' according to the release, where they used 'biometric verification and federal law enforcement databases' to verify his identity. Then, they found he was wanted on an 'outstanding felony arrest warrant for solicitation of a minor.' Perez was 'placed in custody' in Cameron County 'pending final adjudication of the warrant,' according to the release. According to Cameron County Jail records, he was booked on May 26 and faces charges of soliciting prostitution from a person under 18 years of age. His bond was set at just more than $100,000. 'Criminal charges are merely allegations. Defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law,' the release reads. The National Crime Information Center helps law enforcement collaborate on 'outstanding warrants,' according to the release. The database has helped CBP officers make arrests for escape, fraud, homicide, larceny, military desertion, money laundering, narcotics distribution, robbery, and sexual child abuse. 'This apprehension illustrates CBP's commitment to its border security mission and to keeping our communities safe,' Ortiz said in the release. CBP officers arrested a suspect wanted on a rape warrant from Illinois on May 21, as The Dallas Express reported at the time. The same day, Border Patrol agents arrested a twice-deported sex offender — previously convicted of assaulting a 14-year-old girl — at the Texas-Mexico border.
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5 days ago
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Wanted Sex Offender Caught By Border Patrol Near Laredo
Customs and Border Protection arrested a 'resident alien' near Laredo, who was wanted for rape, over Memorial Day weekend. 'CBP officers at Laredo Port of Entry encounter wanted persons on a regular basis and the apprehensions for alleged violent sexual crimes are among the most heinous we see,' said Tater Ortiz, port director of the Brownsville Port of Entry, in a press release. Border officers at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge near Laredo arrested 50-year-old Nestor Martinez Carrillo on May 24, according to the release. They found he was wanted in Stearns County, Minnesota, on a warrant for failure to appear on a rape charge. Carrillo was a 'bus passenger' at the border crossing, and CBP officers referred him for secondary inspection, according to the release. They used 'biometric verification and federal law enforcement databases' to verify Carrillo's identity. They discovered he was wanted on an 'outstanding felony arrest warrant' issued by the Stearns County Sheriff's Office in St. Cloud, Minnesota. The sheriff's office first issued the arrest warrant on Aug. 19, 2020, citing 'failure to appear' for a 3rd-degree criminal sex offense. After CBP officers apprehended Carrillo, he was 'transported to Webb County jail pending final adjudication of the warrant,' per the press release. Jail records indicate he was booked on May 24 and faces a charge of 'sexual assault.' Criminal charges are 'allegations,' and defendants are 'presumed innocent unless proven guilty,' the release noted. The National Crime Information Center is a 'centralized automated database' that helps law enforcement share information about 'outstanding warrants,' according to the release. CBP officials cited the same system after arresting a suspect May 26 who was wanted in Dallas County for soliciting minors online, as The Dallas Express reported at the time. CBP officers arrested a suspect on May 21 who was wanted for rape in Illinois, as The Dallas Express reported. That day, Border Patrol agents also arrested a twice-deported sex offender, convicted of assaulting a 14-year-old girl. 'These types of apprehension perfectly exemplify CBP's ongoing commitment to keeping our communities secure,' Ortiz said in the release.
