U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents reported at Chicago O'Hare International Airport
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers have arrived in force at O'Hare International Airport on Monday morning, deploying to more than 12 major airports nationwide including JFK and Newark as President Donald Trump directs them to supplement Transportation Security Administration lines amid a government shutdown that has caused significant congestion for travelers.
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President Donald Trump plans to send federal immigration agents (ICE) to O'Hare Airport on Monday in an effort to move along TSA checkpoints and relieve congestion for agitated travelers.
— [Mar 23, 14:46] ICE Agents Expected At O'Hare Airport's TSA Checkpoints MondayU.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrived at Chicago O'Hare International Airport on the morning of March 23 as part of a Trump administration deployment to assist with security duties.
— [Mar 23, 13:19] U.S. Immigration and Customs enforcement reportedIt is still unclear whether ICE agents will be deployed at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Monday despite the President's order for officers across the country starting Saturday to help with security.
— [Mar 23, 13:15] Will ICE agents be at SEA?ICE agents are officially in place and assisting TSA operations at JFK and Newark Liberty airports following a confirmation by Trump that immigration officials would support airport security duties amid shortages.
— [Mar 23, 09:46] NBC News