Immigration

Local immigration news, ICE activity and policy impact in Columbus

John Glenn International Airport to Permanently Close Walking Lot in Early May as $2B Expansion Begins

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Travel Alert: CMH to Permanently Close Popular ‘Walking Lot’ This May for $2B Terminal Expansion

COLUMBUS Travelers who frequently fly out of John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) are about to lose a favorite parking option. The Columbus Regional Airport Authority has officially confirmed that the popular Walking Lot will close its gates for good on May 4, 2026. This move marks one of the first major physical changes on … Read more

Columbus City Council Votes 9–0 to Restrict ICE Activity on City Property

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Columbus City Council members voting on ICE activity legislation at City Hall

The Columbus City Council ICE vote made history on Monday with a unanimous 9–0 decision. Every council member agreed to pass five new laws that limit how federal immigration officers (ICE) work in Columbus. These rules change how federal agents use city-owned buildings and interact with local police. These changes will start as soon as … Read more