United Airlines Employee Threatens to Call ICE | Seattle News

United Airlines is under fire after an employee at San Francisco International Airport allegedly threatened to call ICE on a passenger, Julio Varela, during a tense interaction over a ticket issue. The video, which shows the employee calling Varela a non-citizen and suggesting ICE involvement, has sparked outrage, especially amid heightened immigration tensions. Varela, who eventually made it to his destination, called the experience dehumanizing. United Airlines says it’s investigating but hasn’t released further details, though Varela received a private apology. Legal experts warn this could be grounds for a civil rights claim if profiling occurred. The incident underscores how words can carry heavy consequences — especially when they touch on immigration — and the world is watching how United handles its internal review. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/17eb55ab72270e5b