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In today's newsletter:

  • Why a former Legion Brewing safety manager is taking the brewery to court
  • Flying from CLT soon? What TSA wants you to do now
  • How Charlotte detainees are fighting back after “Operation Charlotte’s Web”

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📰 News we're reading

1. Former employee sues Legion Brewing over alleged safety issues (wsoctv.com) — A former Legion Brewing employee in Charlotte is suing the company, alleging unsafe conditions ranging from improper chemical storage to inadequate protective gear and falling metal rods. He and his attorney say he was pushed out for raising safety concerns, while the brewery declines comment. The report also reminds Charlotte workers of key OSHA rights and tight deadlines for whistleblower complaints.
   

2. TSA urging preparation and patience ahead of holiday rush (spectrumlocalnews.com) — If you’re flying out of Charlotte Douglas for the holidays, airport and TSA officials expect heavy crowds and urge you to arrive early, pack carefully, and keep security rules in mind. CLT anticipates about 2.7 million passengers between December 16 and January 4, with especially busy days around December 19 and December 26–27.
   

3. Border Patrol, ICE detainees suing government, winning bond hearings (wcnc.com) — Federal immigration agents recently detained more than 400 people in Charlotte during “Operation Charlotte’s Web,” and many are now suing for bond hearings after being transferred to detention centers in Georgia. Local families, attorneys, and the Carolina Migrant Network are mounting an aggressive legal challenge, arguing the government is misusing mandatory detention and separating Charlotte residents from their homes and jobs for months or years.
   

4. NFL Thursday night: 2-pointers against the Rams make Seattle No. 1 (al.com) — Seattle’s dramatic overtime win over the Rams keeps them atop the NFC and sets up a key matchup with the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Dec. 28. The article breaks down the Seahawks’ historic comeback and what it means for playoff seeding.
   

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