US EditionEnhanced role for immigration officers at U.S. airports as shutdown frustrates travels and screeners
Federal immigration agents will assist TSA at major U.S. airports amid a DHS shutdown, raising concerns about security and unpaid workers, with long waits reported at key checkpoints.
- On Monday, President Donald Trump ordered ICE and Homeland Security Investigations personnel to deploy to U.S. airports, with Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens confirming deployment to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
- The partial DHS funding lapse left hundreds of thousands of homeland security workers unpaid since Congress failed to renew funding last month, causing chaotic airport scenes Sunday with nearly six-hour waits and only two TSA agents checking IDs.
- DHS officials said ICE officers are largely paid during the shutdown thanks to Trump’s tax breaks bill last year, and DHS spokeswoman Lauren Bis said 'hundreds' will deploy though locations remain undisclosed.
- Critics warned officials say deployment may escalate tensions among frustrated travelers and unpaid TSA screeners, while Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy cautioned about passenger uncertainty over possible wait times.
- Senate action signaled that Democrats will fund TSA while pressing for immigration changes, with Trump tying DHS deals to a broad elections bill, as the Senate advanced Mullin 54-37.
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Enhanced role for immigration officers at US airports
President Donald Trump’s decision to order federal immigration agents to U.S. airports to help with security is drawing concerns that their presence may escalate tensions among air travelers and screeners. A spokeswoman for the Department of Homeland Security says “hundreds”…
Enhanced role for immigration officers at US airports as shutdown frustrates travels and screeners - Boston News, Weather, Sports
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s decision to order federal immigration agents to U.S. airports to help with security during a budget impasse is drawing concerns that their presence may escalate tensions among air travelers frustrated over hourslong waits and screeners angry about missed paychecks. Trump made clear on Sunday that he was going ahead with the plan to have immigration enforcement officers assist the Transportation Security…
Federal immigration agents sent to U.S. airports to support security during budget impasse
President Trump's decision to order federal immigration agents to U.S. airports to help with security during a budget impasse is drawing concerns that their presence may escalate tensions among air travelers frustrated over hourslong waits and screeners angry about missed paychecks.
President Donald Trump's immigration adviser confirmed on Sunday that immigration police officers (ICE) would be deployed Monday at U.S. airports to assist specialized agents in carrying out passenger security checks.
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