Caribbean Airlines (CAL) has refuted recent social media claims suggesting that its passengers arriving in the United States are being subjected to “mass secondary screenings” by US authorities. In an official statement, the airline clarified that these reports, which primarily mentioned passengers arriving in Orlando, Florida, were inaccurate.
“The airline can confirm, after thorough checks with senior personnel in Orlando, that no such screening exercise involving Caribbean Airlines passengers has taken place,” the statement assured.
Furthermore, CAL stated that it has received no notification or advisory from US authorities indicating that such an exercise has taken place or is being considered.
Since taking office on January 20, US President Donald Trump has signed several executive orders aimed at intensifying efforts to combat illegal immigration. These actions have led to a significant increase in arrests and deportations of undocumented immigrants.
The Trump administration has declared illegal immigration a national emergency, with a stated goal of stopping unauthorized entry and deporting millions of undocumented immigrants back to their home countries.
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has conducted large-scale raids, resulting in the arrest of over a thousand undocumented immigrants. In a controversial move, hundreds of those detained have been deported on military aircraft, prompting outrage from immigrant communities and advocacy groups, who have condemned the aggressive tactics and the impact on families.
