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Jeffries Slams ICE Deployment at Airports Amid Shutdown

3/22/2026

Summary

Story summary

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries condemned deploying Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to U.S. airports, citing training concerns, violence risks, and killings of U.S. citizens by ICE agents.
White House border czar Tom Homan defended the move to ease lines during a shutdown, saying ICE would help TSA personnel while plans are finalized.
The deployment is set to begin amid tensions over funding for the Department of Homeland Security.

History

Historical Context

The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965 transformed U.S. immigration policy by abolishing national origin quotas, allowing over 300,000 immigrants annually from Asia and Latin America. This shift followed decades of restrictive laws, including the Immigration Act of 1924. Today’s ICE operations at airports highlight ongoing tensions in immigration enforcement, reflecting historical debates about policy and community relations.

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Story summary

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries condemned deploying Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to U.S. airports, citing training concerns, violence risks, and killings of U.S. citizens by ICE agents.
White House border czar Tom Homan defended the move to ease lines during a shutdown, saying ICE would help TSA personnel while plans are finalized.
The deployment is set to begin amid tensions over funding for the Department of Homeland Security.

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