ICE Agents at Some Airports Begin Checking IDs in Security Lines
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents at several airports began assisting with traveler ID checks and screening duties alongside Transportation Security Administration (TSA) personnel, marking a shift from their previous roles.
- At major airports like Atlanta, Phoenix, and New York’s LaGuardia, ICE agents were actively verifying IDs, managing baggage flow, and helping control crowds after receiving TSA training.
- The Department of Homeland Security confirmed ICE agents were using TSA equipment and standard procedures for these screening tasks, including guarding entrances and exits.
- The deployment aims to alleviate long security lines caused by TSA worker shortages, though the extent of ICE involvement and its impact on wait times remain unclear.
- ICE agents' duties vary by airport, with some maintaining limited roles, and officials have not specified how many airports have adopted this expanded screening role.
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