Johns Hopkins researcher detained by ICE at airport, university 'deeply concerned'

A Johns Hopkins University researcher, originally from Cameroon, was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers earlier this week.

US immigration agents arrested a Johns Hopkins University researcher at an airport where she planned to board a domestic flight.

US ICE detains Johns Hopkins researcher as airport arrests surge  Reuters

WASHINGTON, July 31 - U.S. immigration agents arrested a Johns Hopkins University researcher at an airport where she planned to board a domestic flight as immigration arrests by President Donald Trump's administration have surged at airports in recent weeks.

A recent surge in airport arrests follows growing coordination between TSA and ICE to target immigrants in American airports

Johns Hopkins officials say they are deeply concerned about the university employee was arrested during a personal trip

The detention comes as the Trump administration ramps up immigration enforcement at U.S. airports amid increased collaboration between the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and ICE, according to ICE sources.