Administration to deploy ICE agents to U.S. airports as TSA lines swell
politicsMar 22, 2026
The White House confirmed it will deploy ICE agents to U.S. airports starting Monday. The deployment is meant to relieve multi hour TSA lines caused by staffing shortages amid the DHS shutdown. Trump adviser Tom Homan announced the plan and the president backed it. TSA unions and some officials warn ICE lacks checkpoint training, and they say the move will intimidate travelers and risk improper enforcement at security checkpoints.
Key Highlights
President Trump confirmed ICE agents will be sent to airports starting Monday.
Deployment aims to relieve multi hour TSA lines amid DHS staffing shortages.
TSA unions warn ICE lacks checkpoint training and could intimidate travelers.