ICE May Remain at Airports Even After T.S.A. Pay Resumes, Border Czar Says - The New York Times

Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents may continue operating at airports even after the Transportation Security Administration resumes normal staffing and pay following a recent disruption, according to the Trump administration's border czar. The statement suggests the administration is considering keeping ICE presence at airports as a permanent enforcement measure rather than treating it as a temporary response to staffing shortages. This would represent an expansion of immigration enforcement operations in civilian travel hubs, potentially affecting both international and domestic travelers. The move aligns with the Trump administration's broader push for stricter immigration enforcement and border security measures implemented since the president took office. The comments indicate ongoing negotiations over how federal agencies will coordinate on immigration enforcement at major transportation centers.