"Joseph Cerletti has questions. He's the union rep for dozens of TSA workers at Oakland International Airport, who have not been paid in weeks, due to the partial government shutdown."
"Cerletti has heard that ICE agents could be sent to OAK and other busy airports across the nation as soon as Monday, to assist TSA officers amid staffing shortages."
"White House Border Czar Tom Homan told CNN, agents will likely assist with security entrances and exits where lines have been long in recent weeks."
"Mary Dean is flying home to Phoenix, she favors ICE on duty at airports. 'They're already a secured group working for the federal government, get them here and get people moving.'"
The potential deployment of ICE agents to assist TSA workers at Bay Area airports is uncertain, with SFO likely unaffected. Union representative Joseph Cerletti expresses concerns about the presence of ICE agents, questioning their uniforms and armament. He notes the Bay Area's history with immigration enforcement and anticipates ICE's involvement at Oakland and San Jose airports. White House Border Czar Tom Homan confirms plans for ICE to assist with security at busy airport entrances. Some travelers, like Mary Dean, support the idea, believing it will help alleviate long lines.
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