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Trump's ICE airport move gains TSA watchdog's backing amid travel chaos from shutdown
A top TSA watchdog backs President Trump's move to relocate ICE airport checkpoints amid a government shutdown that is snarling travel, while lawmakers warn of potential security risks.
A top TSA watchdog backs President Donald Trump's new plan to move Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations from US airports under the Department of Homeland Security due to a government shutdown, citing concerns over travel disruptions. The plan would shift ICE enforcement activities from airport terminals to remote locations. The move is aimed at minimizing its impact on air travel during the ongoing partial shutdown. Critics argue that the reassignment could still disrupt flights and cause chaos for travelers.
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