ICE Agents to Assist Airport Security Amid Ongoing DHS Shutdown

US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials have announced that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents will be deployed to assist with airport security at US airports during the ongoing partial government shutdown.

According to Tom Homan, the acting director of CBP, ICE officers will begin deploying to airports starting on Monday. This move is aimed at addressing staffing shortages in the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), which is responsible for screening passengers and luggage at airports.

Homan confirmed that ICE agents will not be involved in scanning passengers or luggage, but rather will focus on providing additional support to TSA personnel. The deployment of ICE officers is seen as a temporary measure to help alleviate the staffing shortage caused by the shutdown.

The partial government shutdown, which began in December 2022, has resulted in widespread disruptions to various government services and agencies. The deployment of ICE agents to airports is one of several measures being taken to address the impact of the shutdown on national security and public safety.

CBP officials have stated that the deployment of ICE officers will help ensure the continued effectiveness of airport security protocols during this time.

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