ICE agents will be deployed to U.S. airports on Monday: Homan
ICE agents to assist TSA at airports starting Monday.
Starting Monday, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents will be deployed to U.S. airports to help alleviate extensive security lines resulting from the ongoing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown. White House border czar Tom Homan confirmed the deployment, stating that ICE will assist TSA by managing areas that do not require specialized expertise, as many TSA agents have called out or quit due to the shutdown's impact on their pay.
Key Takeaways
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Over 400 TSA officers have left their jobs since the DHS shutdown began.
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ICE agents will help TSA by managing non-specialized tasks at airports.
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