Air traffic controllers at Newark Liberty International Airport experienced a communication blackout with planes on April 28, leading to multiple employees taking trauma leave and resulting in significant flight delays and cancellations, including over 150 flights on one day. The FAA acknowledged that their outdated air traffic control system is straining operations, compounded by a staffing shortage exacerbated by over 20% of controllers walking off the job. In response, the US Department of Transport announced plans to expedite hiring and improve retention of air traffic controllers amidst ongoing operational challenges at the airport.
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Court orders Trump admin to facilitate another deported man’s return from El Salvador
A federal appeals court in New York mandated the Trump administration to expedite the return of Jordin Alexander Melgar-Salmeron, who was wrongly deported to El Salvador shortly after a removal order was suspended. This case marks the fourth instance this year of the administration being ordered to rectify mistaken deportations due to administrative errors. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A judge in New York told the Trump administration to bring back a man...
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