"The plane, which carried about 100 detainees set to be deported, remained at the airport for close to 31 hours in total. Detainees remained in the plane on the tarmac for about 13 of those hours before being allowed to enter a nearby terminal."
"By then, a historic blizzard was bearing down on much of the region. Although New Hampshire was spared the worst of the storm, Portsmouth still saw notable snowfall. By 1 p.m. Monday, more than 7 inches had fallen at the airport, according to the National Weather Service."
"During the delays, airport authorities made an alternative terminal available to provide a safe, secure, and climate-controlled environment for detainees and staff. ICE officers ensured the detainees had access to catered meals, drinking water, and restrooms during the delay."
A flight operated by Omni Air International carrying about 100 ICE detainees destined for deportation arrived at Portsmouth International Airport in New Hampshire at 1:09 a.m. Monday during a historic blizzard. The aircraft remained grounded for nearly 31 hours total due to severe weather conditions and crew duty limitations. Detainees stayed on the tarmac for approximately 13 hours before being relocated to a terminal around 2 p.m. Monday. During the delay, airport authorities provided a climate-controlled terminal environment, and ICE officers ensured detainees received catered meals, drinking water, restroom access, and necessary prescription medications.
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