Summary
President Donald Trump has sent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers to U.S. airports to help with long security wait times during a partial government shutdown. While ICE agents continue to receive pay, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents have not been paid for more than a month.
Key Facts
- President Trump deployed ICE officers to some U.S. airports starting March 23.
- The ICE deployment aims to reduce long security wait times.
- ICE officers are still getting paid during the shutdown.
- TSA agents have not received pay for over a month.
- The government shutdown is linked to funding disagreements after the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.
- Democrats want changes in how immigration officers operate, like using body cameras and not wearing masks.
