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ICE agents deploy to major US airports as security queues stretch for hours

ICE agents deploy to major US airports as security queues stretch for hours

Hundreds of ICE agents have been deployed to 14 airports, in cities including New York, Atlanta and Houston.

March 23, 2026 at 09:22 PM Original source
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Notable Quotes

"I'm a big believer that they should be able to wear masks when they go and hunt down, you know - murderers, criminals, and others."

— Donald Trump , Politician

"But for purposes of the airport, I've request that they take off the mask."

— Donald Trump , Politician

"They are inadequately trained, armed, and instructed to profile people based on race and accent."

— Derrick Johnson , Activist

Key People

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Derrick JohnsonActivistLeft

Derrick Johnson is the head of the NAACP, a civil rights organization.

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Donald TrumpPoliticianRight

Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.

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Tom HomanExecutiveRight

Former Acting Director of ICE.

Locations

Atlanta, Georgia, United States Houston, Texas, United States New Orleans, Louisiana, United States New York, New York, United States

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airport security atlanta congress government shutdown houston ice agents immigration immigration enforcement new york trump tsa us airports

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ICE agents deploy to major US airports as security queues stretch for hours
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Hundreds of ICE agents have been deployed to 14 airports, in cities including New York, Atlanta and Houston.

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