"ICE agents were not deployed to any New England airport, according to Mike Gayzagian, the president of AFGE Local 2617, the New England branch of the TSA officers' union. Agents could come next week, but those rumors are unsubstantiated."
"As the partial government shutdown continues into its second month, funding for DHS, including U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, is at the center of the shutdown. Trump said Sunday he would send ICE agents to airports starting Monday."
"Massport confirmed ICE agents were not deployed at Logan International Airport, but deferred to the TSA. Speaking for TSA, DHS declined to say if agents were deployed to New England airports, citing 'operational security reasons.'"
ICE agents were not present at any New England airports, including Logan Airport in Boston, despite President Trump's orders. TSA union president Mike Gayzagian stated that while agents could arrive next week, there is no confirmation. A group of DHS officers was seen at Logan, part of a long-standing TSA security operation. The ongoing government shutdown affects funding for DHS, and while ICE agents were deployed to 14 airports nationwide, Logan has avoided significant delays experienced at other major hubs.
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