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politics30m ago
TSA lines stretch for hours as Trump deploys ICE agents to US airports
- TSA lines stretched for hours at major U.S. airports as agents went unpaid during a partial shutdown.
- ICE agents were deployed in multiple cities, though officials said the move was not for immigration enforcement.
- Officials clarified the deployment was to support operational needs, not to conduct immigration enforcement.
- Travelers described long lines wrapping through terminals and curb areas at Hartsfield‑Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
- Passengers reported missed flights and delays due to the congestion and service disruptions.
- Several ICE agents were visibly present in Atlanta terminals during the disruption.
- The incident affected major hubs in the New York area, including JFK, Newark, and LaGuardia.
- The president claimed immigration agents could help manage long lines, but officials indicated limited impact in Atlanta.
- Airport staff attempted to herd crowds as lines extended into public areas and curbside spaces.
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