"ICE agents fled from and attempted to intimidate press photographers inside JFK Airport on March 23, during the first day of their deployment to aid with processing travelers."
"One ICE agent roared, 'Stop following us!' as several others attempted to hide their faces and even ran away from the cameras."
"An airline worker told members of the media, 'Go after their aes,' as they pursued the agents until they took shelter in a barroom."
"The Port Authority issued revised filming clearance at its airports, permitting reporters and photographers access to document ICE agents."
On March 23, 2023, ICE agents were deployed at JFK Airport to assist with processing travelers. They confronted journalists, attempting to intimidate them and evade cameras. Agents were seen fleeing from photographers and quarreling with them. Some agents tried to hide their faces, while others ran away after being pursued. An airline worker encouraged the media to follow the agents. The Port Authority later revised filming clearance, allowing reporters to document ICE activities. Overall, ICE had minimal interaction with the public during their presence at the airport.
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