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What ICE in airports really means for passengers — and why it won’t shorten security lines

Armed ICE agents have been deployed to more than a dozen airports across the U.S.

The Independent UK · Mar 25

‘I’m scared’: Spirit Airlines customer gets on train in Houston airport. Then it traps her inside at 3 am—and she’s alone

When you’re headed to the airport, you might expect flight delays, long TSA lines, or even traffic headed in. What most people aren’t anticipating is getting stuck in public transportation while the minutes til boarding tick down. 

The Mary Sue · Mar 25

Trump praises ICE agents he sent to US airports and again suggests deploying national guard amid DHS shutdown – as it happened

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The Guardian - US · Mar 25

Trump news at a glance: president claims victory in Iran war as US prepares to deploy more troops

President continues to tout ‘very good’ talks with Iran, which Iranian officials continue to deny

The Guardian - US · Mar 25

Philadelphia airport sets world record for longest line of cheesesteaks

Nearly a thousand pounds of steak went into the meaty effort, and TSA agents, unpaid for weeks, ate the results

The Guardian - US · Mar 24

Trump Said 'No' to Deal That Could Have Paid TSA Agents by End of Week, Republican Senator Says

Discover why President Trump rejected a bipartisan deal that could have paid thousands of TSA workers, as Senator John Kennedy reveals the political standoff affecting airport security staff across the US.

International Business Times UK · Mar 24

ICE agents can make twice the salary of TSA employees—and economists warn their pay is more 'shutdown proof' than other government jobs

The starting salary for a TSA agent is $34,454, while most make between $46,000 and $55,000 per year.

Fortune · Mar 24

Trump’s chilling ‘fertile territory for ICE’ claim unleashes a new airport nightmare, but the untold agenda behind it is even more shocking

President Donald Trump has openly called airports “fertile territory” for US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers, who began deploying across the country on Monday to supposedly aid with security. This move comes as security lines are growing longer thanks to a shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS),…

The Mary Sue · Mar 24

James Comer Blames DHS Shutdown On Democrats, Praises Trump For Sending ICE To Airports

Republican Rep. James Comer said Democrats are to blame for the ongoing DHS shutdown and praised President Donald Trump for sending ICE to provide assistance at airports across the country.

Latin Times · Mar 24

'Avoid traveling if you are...': Immigration attorney on who should be concerned as ICE agents are deployed at airports

The deployment of ICE agents at airports across the country to help the understaffed TSA has pressed the panic button for many as they are scared that airports will become the ground of violent action by the ICE. The immigration officials asked to help the TSA at airports to ease…

The Times of India · Mar 24