ICE agents deployed to US airports: Which airports are affected? | Donald Trump News
Deployment of ICE agents at airports raises concerns about immigrant targeting.
ICE agents have been deployed to 14 US airports, including Atlanta and New York’s JFK airport, as a result of the partial government shutdown affecting TSA staffing. The move aims to alleviate long security lines caused by staff shortages, but has raised concerns about potential fear among immigrant communities. The DHS, which oversees TSA, is facing a funding deadlock in Congress, leaving many TSA officers unpaid and leading to increased absences. While ICE received separate funding through the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act", it's unclear how much this will impact its role at airports. The deployment comes as travelers face long wait times and disruptions at major airports across the country.
30 MAR 2026
— The Guardian
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) issued back pay to its employees following President Trump's executive order, addressing a partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security.
31 MAR 2026
— The Guardian
TSA officer backpay eased airport congestion, but the ongoing DHS shutdown continues to leave other employees unpaid.
2 APR 2026
— Times of India
President Trump will sign an order to ensure the salaries of Department of Homeland Security employees who have gone unpaid due to the government shutdown.
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