"Travelers documented ICE agents, mostly unmasked, standing behind TSA agents and walking in small groups. A viral video showed ICE arresting a Guatemalan woman at San Francisco airport for not proving her citizenship."
"The airport's role is to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the facility for all passengers and staff, according to SFO spokesperson Doug Yakel."
President Trump deployed approximately 150 ICE agents to over a dozen US airports to alleviate long TSA lines caused by a government shutdown. The deployment aimed to support the TSA, which faced significant staff shortages due to employees calling in sick and resigning without pay. While the specific duties of ICE agents remain unclear, their presence has raised concerns among travelers regarding their legal rights. ICE agents were confirmed at 14 airports, including major hubs like Chicago-O'Hare and Hartsfield-Jackson in Atlanta.
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