ICE Agents Move Into Airports While TSA Workers Go Weeks Without Pay

ICE agents are now working inside U.S. airports but not everyone is happy about it.

According to Business Insider and Reuters, the move comes as unpaid TSA workers continue to call out or quit during a month-long DHS shutdown, creating massive delays and security strain.

While ICE agents are still getting paid due to separate funding, TSA officers have gone weeks without paychecks, fueling frustration across airports.

The Trump administration deployed ICE to help with crowd control and ID checks, but unions and lawmakers warn the agents lack proper aviation security training.

Some travelers say the presence of immigration officers inside terminals feels intimidating, while others say any help is better than none, Fox News reported.

Meanwhile, assaults on TSA workers have surged and wait times have stretched past four hours in some locations.

The core conflict remains unresolved: a political standoff over ICE policy that is now spilling directly into airport operations.

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