ICE agents appear at major U.S. airports as TSA staff work without pay
Mar 24th 2026 · United States
ICE agents were spotted at multiple large U.S. airports while Transportation Security Administration officers worked unpaid during a partial government shutdown, contributing to extended security lines.
- ICE agents were seen at several major U.S. airports.
- TSA officers continued working without pay amid a partial government shutdown.
- Unpaid TSA staffing coincided with longer security lines and passenger delays.
- CBS News reported and published video of the incidents.
Articles
- ICE Agents Are Now Patrolling U.S. Airports. Here’s What to Know. www.nytimes.com
- ICE agents start appearing in US airports amid shutdown chaos www.france24.com
- ICE agents linger at airports where TSA officers struggle with nightmare lines www.cbsnews.com
- ICE at airports isn't easing long security lines, travelers say www.usatoday.com
- TSA workers try to survive second shutdown and ICE influx: ‘We need to be paid’ www.theguardian.com
- Senior Trump officials seem to have no idea what ICE agents are supposed to be doing at airports www.advocate.com
- United States: ICE agents patrol airports amid govt shutdown www.france24.com