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SIGNAL · ICE-AGENTS-DEPLOYED-TO-TSA-CHECKPOINTS-STARTING-MARCH-23-2026 · Mar 23

ICE Agents Deployed to TSA Checkpoints Starting March 23, 2026

Starting today, ICE agents are deployed to TSA checkpoints at major airports to alleviate staffing gaps caused by government shutdown sick calls. They will perform screening-adjacent roles, not full security screening

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In response to a partial government shutdown causing over 50% of TSA officers to call in sick at some airports, ICE agents are deployed to TSA checkpoints starting March 23, 2026. President Trump announced the move on social media, with White House Border Czar Tom Homan clarifying that ICE agents will sit at exits performing screening-adjacent functions to allow TSA officers to focus on passenger screening. The TSA union criticized the move, noting ICE agents are not trained or certified in aviation security. The deployment targets airports with the highest number of sick calls

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