""There's always a risk when you're undocumented, but the risk is definitely in a much heightened state now with ICE personnel just roaming the airports.""
""Travelers at high risk of detention should reconsider flying, according to immigration attorneys. That includes individuals without permanent legal status, with pending criminal charges, and those with final orders of removal.""
The deployment of ICE agents to airports has led to increased anxiety among travelers, particularly those without permanent immigration status. Immigrants are seeking guidance on their rights and whether to fly. This deployment coincides with a shortage of TSA agents due to a government shutdown. Historically, undocumented travelers faced fewer issues flying domestically, but arrests have surged under the current administration. Immigration attorneys advise high-risk individuals to reconsider travel plans to avoid potential detention.
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