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ICE Agents Assist TSA at Airports Amid Staffing Shortages

3/26/2026

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On March 25, 2026, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) began checking travelers' IDs at airports with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) personnel to ease lines caused by TSA staffing shortages.
ICE agents verified identities and managed baggage flow at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
Department of Homeland Security confirmed ICE agents received TSA training.
It remains unclear how many airports used ICE or the wait-time impact.

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Story summary

On March 25, 2026, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) began checking travelers' IDs at airports with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) personnel to ease lines caused by TSA staffing shortages.
ICE agents verified identities and managed baggage flow at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
Department of Homeland Security confirmed ICE agents received TSA training.
It remains unclear how many airports used ICE or the wait-time impact.