President Donald Trump sent Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to airports around the country on Monday, March 23, as long security lines continue amid a partial government shutdown.
Transportation Security Administration worker absences reached their highest levels over the weekend since the shutdown began in mid-February, according to the Department of Homeland Security. Officers have been working without regular pay, and more than 400 have quit, the White House said in a March 22 post on X.
ICE agents were spotted at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and more. Here’s where they're being sent.
Agents are being sent to the following 13 airports, CNN reported:
The outlet noted that ICE agents' functions could vary by airport and deployment plans could change. However, the New York Times reported that ICE and Homeland Security Investigations personnel would be sent to a total of 14 airports (the outlet named multiple airports and cities on the list published by CNN, but did not include a comprehensive list).
