ICE Agents to Assist TSA at U.S. Airports Amid DHS Shutdown Starting Monday

Published on 3/22/2026

ICE Agents to Assist TSA at U.S. Airports Amid DHS Shutdown Starting Monday

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ICE agents will be deployed to U.S. airports on Monday to assist with TSA security lines due to an ongoing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown that started on February 14. More than 400 TSA officers have left their positions since the shutdown began, leading to increased wait times for travelers. Tom Homan, White House border czar, confirmed the deployment, noting that the specifics regarding the airports and operational details will be finalized by Monday morning. This intervention aims to alleviate the operational strain on airport security amidst the shutdown.