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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s decision to order federal immigration agents to U.S. airports to help with security during a budget impasse is drawing concerns that

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MyNorthwest
ICE officers soon will help with airport security unless Democrats end shutdown, Trump says (opens MyNorthwest)
Published Mar 20, 2026
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Saturday he will order federal immigration officers to take a role in airport security starting Monday unless
The Columbian
Enhanced role for immigration officers at U.S. airports as shutdown frustrates travels and screeners (opens The Columbian)
Published Mar 21, 2026
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WASHINGTON — Federal immigration agents newly ordered to U.S. airports by President Donald Trump to help relieve security line congestion may guard exit lanes or check passenger IDs as a budget impass
WTOP Washington DC
Enhanced role for immigration officers at US airports as shutdown frustrates travels and screeners (opens WTOP Washington DC)
Published Mar 21, 2026
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal immigration agents newly ordered to U.S. airports by President Donald Trump to help relieve security line congestion may guard exit…
Al Jazeera
Trump sends US immigration agents to airports as shutdown chaos deepens (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Mar 21, 2026
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Shutdown standoff forces US President Trump’s hand as airport queues spiral and security staff go unpaid.
CNN
What’s ahead as Trump threatens to send ICE agents to airports while TSA workers go unpaid during shutdown (opens CNN)
Published Mar 21, 2026
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As a shrinking number of Transportation Security Administration agents work to keep hourslong security lines moving despite not being paid, President Donald Trump stepped into the fray Saturday, announcing he will send Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to airports by Monday if Congress do…
Philadelphia Inquirer
Enhanced role for immigration officers at U.S. airports as shutdown frustrates travelers and screeners (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)
Published Mar 21, 2026
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White House border czar Tom Homan says the agents will help relieve security line congestion by guarding exit lanes or checking passenger IDs.
Anchorage Daily News
Enhanced role for immigration officers at US airports as shutdown frustrates travelers and screeners (opens Anchorage Daily News)
Published Mar 21, 2026
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Federal immigration agents newly ordered to U.S. airports by President Trump to help relieve security line congestion may guard exit lanes or check passenger IDs.
WHDH Boston
ICE officers will begin assisting TSA as shutdown frustrates travelers and screeners - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)
Published Mar 22, 2026
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s decision to order federal immigration agents to U.S. airports to help with security during a budget impasse is drawing concerns that
Kokomo Tribune
ICE officers will begin assisting TSA as shutdown frustrates travelers and screeners (opens Kokomo Tribune)
Published Mar 22, 2026
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President Donald Trump’s decision to order federal immigration agents to U.S. airports to help with security is drawing concerns that their presence may escalate tensions among air travelers and screeners.
Seattle Times
Photos show ICE agents at US airports where the partial government shutdown triggered delays (opens Seattle Times)
Published Mar 22, 2026
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Federal immigration officers have arrived at U.S. airports, fulfilling President Donald Trump
The Columbian
Federal ICE officers seen at Atlanta airport after Trump order amid partial shutdown (opens The Columbian)
Published Mar 22, 2026
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ATLANTA — Federal immigration officers have been seen at an airport in Atlanta after President Donald Trump said he’d deploy them to supplement the Transportation Security Administration during a gove
Digital Journal
Trump orders immigration agents to airports amid crippling budget standoff (opens Digital Journal)
Published Mar 22, 2026
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Immigration agents will be deployed in US airports beginning Monday, aiming to alleviate soaring congestion at security screenings amid a weeks-long
Digital Journal
US deploys immigration agents to airports amid shutdown chaos (opens Digital Journal)
Published Mar 22, 2026
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The controversy reflects broader unease over the administration's immigration crackdown, which has sparked protests and legal challenges.
MyNorthwest
Federal immigration agents seen at Atlanta airport after Trump order amid during partial shutdown (opens MyNorthwest)
Published Mar 22, 2026
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ATLANTA (AP) — Federal immigration officers have been seen at an airport in Atlanta after President Donald Trump said he’d deploy agents to supplement the
WHDH Boston
Enhanced role for immigration officers at US airports as shutdown frustrates travels and screeners - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)
Published Mar 22, 2026
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s decision to order federal immigration agents to U.S. airports to help with security during a budget impasse is drawing concerns that
WHDH Boston
Federal ICE officers seen at Atlanta airport after Trump order amid partial shutdown - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)
Published Mar 22, 2026
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ATLANTA (AP) — Federal immigration officers have been seen at an airport in Atlanta after President Donald Trump said he’d deploy them to supplement the Transportation Security
Bangor Daily News
Federal immigration agents seen at Atlanta airport after Trump order amid partial shutdown (opens Bangor Daily News)
Published Mar 22, 2026
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Some fear the move to deploy federal immigration agents will only escalate tensions.
Seattle Times
ICE agents seen at Atlanta airport after Trump order amid partial shutdown (opens Seattle Times)
Published Mar 22, 2026
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Federal immigration officers have been seen at the Atlanta airport after President Donald Trump said he’d deploy agents to supplement the Transportation Security Administration during a government shutdown that has...

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