Trump plans to deploy federal immigration agents at US airports on Monday

March 21, 2026 • Google News World

Federal Immigration Agents to be Deployed to Airports on Monday, According to Trump

US President Donald Trump announced that federal immigration agents will be deployed to airports across the country starting Monday. The move comes amid a partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which has left many government agencies without funding.

According to reports, Trump made the announcement in a statement released earlier today. He stated that he would deploy ICE agents to airports if a funding deal is not reached to end the DHS shutdown.

Separately, Elon Musk offered to cover the pay for TSA agents who are currently facing shortages due to the shutdown. The move was seen as an attempt to alleviate some of the pressure on the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).

The deployment of ICE agents to airports has sparked concerns among civil rights groups and immigration advocates. They argue that such a move would be a significant escalation of Trump’s efforts to enforce immigration laws.

The DHS shutdown, which began earlier this month, has had far-reaching consequences for many government agencies and services. The situation remains fluid, with no clear end in sight.

In related news, the TSA is facing staffing shortages due to the shutdown. This has led to delays at airports across the country.

The deployment of federal immigration agents to airports will take effect on Monday, according to Trump’s announcement.

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