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ICE Air Flights Expand in February 2026, Adding Coast Guard Transfers and Third-Country Routes

Feb 1, 2026·Location: Washington, DC

ICE Air Flights Expand in February 2026, Adding Coast Guard Transfers and Third-Country Routes
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Human Rights First's ICE Flight Monitor report documents ICE Air Operations' expansion in February 2026, with 183 removal flights to 31 countries and new charter carriers. The report also notes increased domestic transfer flights, growing use of Coast Guard aircraft for these transfers, and removals to third countries. It further documents deportation flights conducted by the Mexican and Panamanian governments, while raising concerns about the legality and transparency of the operations.

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