Staffing Crisis at TSA Prompts ICE Reinforcements
Written by DJ Sight on March 23, 2026
Amid the ongoing shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security, the Transportation Security Administration is struggling with staff shortages, causing long airport security lines.
The administration of Donald Trump is deploying U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to airports starting Monday, confirmed by Tom Homan.
ICE agents will handle basic security tasks (like guarding exits) so TSA officers can focus on screening travelers.
ICE agents will be deployed to U.S. airports on Monday: Homan
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