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Deportees shackled for 69 hours on ICE charter flight through Southeast Asia

May 8, 2026 · Guam

Deportees shackled for 69 hours on ICE charter flight through Southeast Asia

An ICE deportation charter flight operated by Omni Air held passengers shackled at the wrists, waists, and ankles for over 69 hours during a multi-country journey from Guam through Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam. The passengers included elders, people with disabilities, and individuals who had agreed to voluntary departure, with limited ability to move during the lengthy transport.

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