"ICE agents have been spotted walking in packs, patrolling security lines and baggage areas. They have been seen giving directions to lost passengers, photographed distributing mini water bottles to those waiting in line, and, more often than not, standing around and appearing to do very little."
"TSA acting head Ha Nguyen McNeill said that 'the travel document checker function is one of the nonspecialized screen functions of the TSA,' and said ICE agents are being trained."
Long security lines at LaGuardia Airport and other US airports are exacerbated by a partial government shutdown affecting TSA staffing. Many TSA agents are calling in sick or leaving work, prompting the deployment of ICE agents to assist. However, TSA employees report that ICE agents lack the necessary training to effectively expedite security processes. Passengers have observed ICE agents performing minimal tasks, leading to dissatisfaction among airport staff and travelers alike. TSA leadership acknowledges that ICE agents are being trained for certain functions, but concerns remain about their effectiveness.
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