ICE Agents at US Airports Amid TSA Journey Chaos: Photos

After asserting his intentions to ship US Immigration and Customs Enforcement brokers to airports to assist alleviate lengthy wait occasions and journey chaos, President Donald Trump’s plan went into impact on Monday.

ICE brokers have been noticed at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey, and George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston on Monday.

They have been deployed to airports to assist Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers who’ve been working with out pay since mid-February resulting from a partial authorities shutdown.

After some artistic options to assist out vacationers and staff — together with a proposal from Elon Musk to personally pay TSA salaries and donations of meals and fundamental requirements from casinos in Las Vegas — the most recent concept got here from President Trump, who introduced intentions to ship ICE brokers to airports on Sunday.

“There are roles we can play to release TSA officers from the non-significant roles,” stated White House border czar Tom Homan. “We’re just simply helping our fellow officers at TSA.”

Everett Kelley, president of the American Federation of Government Employees, the most important federal authorities staff union, launched a press release condemning the transfer.

“ICE agents are not trained or certified in aviation security. TSA officers spend months learning to detect explosives, weapons, and threats specifically designed to evade detection at checkpoints — skills that require specialized instruction, hands-on practice, and ongoing recertification,” he stated.

Nevertheless, ICE brokers have been deployed to a minimum of 4 airports, and are anticipated at 9 extra throughout the nation, per CNN.

ICE didn’t instantly reply to Business Insider’s request for remark.

Here’s what it seems wish to have ICE on the airport.