Tom Cartwright
@tomcartwright.bsky.social
Volunteer Immigration advocate. Retired JPMorgan. Tracker of ICE Air flights.
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On Saturday Jan 10, an ICE Air flight carried migrants from Alexandria, LA to the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base—marking the 2nd flight we’ve tracked to GTMO in January 2026. A Jan 2 ICE Air flight carried migrants from Miami, FL to GTMO.
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The Trump Administration Is Lying to Our Faces. Congress Must Act. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/25/o...
Opinion | The Trump Administration Is Lying to Our Faces. Congress Must Act.
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January 25, 2026 at 9:44 PM
The Trump Administration Is Lying to Our Faces. Congress Must Act. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/25/o...
Follow here for another potential ICE Air deportation to Russia and Iran via stops in Cairo and Kuwait.
An ICE Air deportation flight (OAE3918) just departed Phoenix, Arizona carrying Iranians and Russians. It is in route to make a fuel stop in Portsmouth, NH.
January 25, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Follow here for another potential ICE Air deportation to Russia and Iran via stops in Cairo and Kuwait.
Reposted by Tom Cartwright
You have to read this. Firsthand affidavit from one of the women who was there and recording the video. She talks about how Alex Pretti was directing traffic when she arrived. She watched him be killed in front of her. She's afraid to go home, worried she'll be arrested.
January 25, 2026 at 1:15 AM
You have to read this. Firsthand affidavit from one of the women who was there and recording the video. She talks about how Alex Pretti was directing traffic when she arrived. She watched him be killed in front of her. She's afraid to go home, worried she'll be arrested.
Reposted by Tom Cartwright
BREAKING:
A federal judge in Minnesota has blocked the Trump admin from "destroying or altering evidence" related to the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti.
A federal judge in Minnesota has blocked the Trump admin from "destroying or altering evidence" related to the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti.
January 25, 2026 at 10:05 AM
BREAKING:
A federal judge in Minnesota has blocked the Trump admin from "destroying or altering evidence" related to the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti.
A federal judge in Minnesota has blocked the Trump admin from "destroying or altering evidence" related to the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti.
Must read. Real facts. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/24/u...
Videos Show Moments in Which Agents Killed a Man in Minneapolis
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January 25, 2026 at 2:09 AM
Must read. Real facts. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/24/u...
Wow! 31 flights from Minn in a short time with most to El Paso followed by far few to Houston.
At least 31 flights have departed Minneapolis this month, the vast majority bound for El Paso, with a smaller number to Houston, Texas. This surge reflects the transfer of people with valid refugee status from their homes in Minnesota to detention centers in Texas.
January 21, 2026 at 11:52 PM
Wow! 31 flights from Minn in a short time with most to El Paso followed by far few to Houston.
Lawless! apnews.com/article/ice-... officers assert sweeping power to enter homes without a judge's warrant, memo says
Immigration officers assert sweeping power to enter homes without a judge's warrant, memo says
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement memo obtained by The Associated Press reveals that the agency allows immigration officers to forcibly enter homes to make arrests without a judicial warrant.
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January 21, 2026 at 9:57 PM
Lawless! apnews.com/article/ice-... officers assert sweeping power to enter homes without a judge's warrant, memo says
ICE Air deportation large jet OMNI working its way to multiple Central Asia countries.
UPDATE: After refueling in Romania, the ICE deportation flight (OAE3919) stopped in Armenia, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan. The flight may carry out additional deportations in the region.
January 21, 2026 at 7:01 PM
ICE Air deportation large jet OMNI working its way to multiple Central Asia countries.
Another large ICE Air OMNI deportation flight to Africa under way. Follows one last week to Senegal and Cameroon.
An ICE Air flight (OAE3991) has just departed Alexandria, LA for Senegal. The plane will likely refuel in Senegal before carrying out deportation(s) in the region. We are actively monitoring this flight for a potential third-country transfer.
January 21, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Another large ICE Air OMNI deportation flight to Africa under way. Follows one last week to Senegal and Cameroon.
Catholic Archbishop of Military Service Broglio: US personnel could disobey ‘immoral’ orders against Greenland www.thetablet.co.uk/news/broglio...
Broglio: US personnel could disobey ‘immoral’ orders against Greenland - The Tablet
Catholic personnel in the US military could in good conscience consider disobeying orders to attack Greenland, according to the bishop responsible for their
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January 19, 2026 at 11:15 PM
Catholic Archbishop of Military Service Broglio: US personnel could disobey ‘immoral’ orders against Greenland www.thetablet.co.uk/news/broglio...
Another deportation to Venezuela after one last Friday. Will the cadence increase now?
An ICE Air flight (EAL8280) is currently en route to Caracas, Venezuela from Phoenix, AZ—the second deportation flight to Venezuela since December 10 and a departure from the usual Wednesday/Friday flight pattern.
January 19, 2026 at 12:33 PM
Another deportation to Venezuela after one last Friday. Will the cadence increase now?
ICE Air small plane heading to Africa …another third country?
A small Journey jet that departed Phoenix, AZ yesterday is currently en route to Africa after a stop in Puerto Rico. We are actively monitoring this flight for a potential third-country transfer.
January 19, 2026 at 8:26 AM
ICE Air small plane heading to Africa …another third country?
Another SE Asia deportation underway from @iceflightmonitor.bsky.social
An ICE Air flight (OAE3943) has just departed Harlingen, TX for Hawaii. After refueling in Honolulu, the flight is expected to make multiple deportation stops in South/SE Asia. Follow here for updates.
January 18, 2026 at 10:18 PM
Another SE Asia deportation underway from @iceflightmonitor.bsky.social
The rot runs deep.
A third immigrant held at Camp East Montana has died, reportedly by suicide. Victor Manuel Díaz was detained in Minnesota. He is the sixth migrant to die since Jan. 1 in ICE detention.
My story:
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My story:
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January 18, 2026 at 5:15 PM
The rot runs deep.
Well done and insightful piece. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
How Many Immigrants Has Trump Deported? (Gift Article)
In the first year of the Trump administration, it was the nature of the deportations, rather than their number, that changed the most, an analysis of government data reveals.
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January 18, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Well done and insightful piece. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Incredible must watch video negating the claims of Noem and the White House. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/15/v...
Video Analysis of ICE Shooting Sheds Light on Contested Moments
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January 16, 2026 at 3:08 PM
Incredible must watch video negating the claims of Noem and the White House. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/15/v...
“The United States must respect right to life and urgently review lethal-force practices at sea, abroad and at home: UN expert ”https://www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases/2026/01/united-states-must-respect-right-life-and-urgently-review-lethal-force
January 16, 2026 at 12:18 PM
“The United States must respect right to life and urgently review lethal-force practices at sea, abroad and at home: UN expert ”https://www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases/2026/01/united-states-must-respect-right-life-and-urgently-review-lethal-force
👀✈️ Deportation to Venezuela- first since Dec 10 from @iceflightmonitor.bsky.social
An ICE Air deportation flight is en route to Venezuela from Phoenix, Arizona. This is the first deportation flight to Caracas since Dec 10, and previously flights had been operating twice a week (Wednesdays and Fridays)
January 16, 2026 at 11:28 AM
👀✈️ Deportation to Venezuela- first since Dec 10 from @iceflightmonitor.bsky.social
👀✈️ Today: deportation to Senegal and then Cameroon where there is a potential of 3rd country transfer from @iceflightmonitor.bsky.social
UPDATE: The ICE Air flight (OAE3922) just landed in Yaoundé, Cameroon, potentially removing third-country nationals. The flight originated in Alexandria, LA and stopped in Senegal before.
January 14, 2026 at 11:53 PM
👀✈️ Today: deportation to Senegal and then Cameroon where there is a potential of 3rd country transfer from @iceflightmonitor.bsky.social
👀✈️ Some important statistics about ICE Air transfers out of Minneapolis to Texas and potential Coast Guard transfer in of agents (unclear but curious).
Update: Since Jan 9, there have been 12 ICE Air flights out of Minneapolis, MN—a jump from the typical 3 flights/week to Minneapolis. This surge is taking place as people with valid refugee status are being taken from their homes in MN & transferred to detention centers in TX.
January 14, 2026 at 2:39 AM
👀✈️ Some important statistics about ICE Air transfers out of Minneapolis to Texas and potential Coast Guard transfer in of agents (unclear but curious).
Deportation underway on large jet. Laos and Vietnam.
An ICE Air flight (OAE3970) that departed Alexandria, LA yesterday is currently en route to Laos after refueling stops in Anchorage, AK and Guam. The flight is expected to also stop in Vietnam.
January 14, 2026 at 1:40 AM
Deportation underway on large jet. Laos and Vietnam.
Courage in the face of atrocities: 3 Prosecutors Quit After Push to Investigate ICE Shooting Victim’s Widow www.nytimes.com/2026/01/13/u...
3 Prosecutors Quit After Push to Investigate ICE Shooting Victim’s Widow
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January 13, 2026 at 5:39 PM
Courage in the face of atrocities: 3 Prosecutors Quit After Push to Investigate ICE Shooting Victim’s Widow www.nytimes.com/2026/01/13/u...
Major ramp up in ICE Air out of Minneapolis- the terror continues.
An ICE domestic transfer flight is currently en route to Houston, TX from Minneapolis, MN—marking the 9th ICE Air flight out of Minneapolis since Friday. ICE Air flights to Minneapolis typically occur 3 times per week.
January 12, 2026 at 9:04 PM
Major ramp up in ICE Air out of Minneapolis- the terror continues.
✈️👀 The December ICE Air Flight Report by @ICEFlightM has been published. Six full years of data. This is a must read for anyone interested in ICE Air activity and especially 3rd country removals. humanrightsfirst.org/wp-content/upl…
January 12, 2026 at 8:12 PM
✈️👀 The December ICE Air Flight Report by @ICEFlightM has been published. Six full years of data. This is a must read for anyone interested in ICE Air activity and especially 3rd country removals. humanrightsfirst.org/wp-content/upl…
GTMO is active again…
On Saturday Jan 10, an ICE Air flight carried migrants from Alexandria, LA to the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base—marking the 2nd flight we’ve tracked to GTMO in January 2026. A Jan 2 ICE Air flight carried migrants from Miami, FL to GTMO.
January 12, 2026 at 8:05 PM
GTMO is active again…