Security screening requires TSA. ICE is doing it at some airports.

USA Today·Mar 26

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ICE agents are being used to support security screening at some airports. The role of ICE agents at airports is not entirely clear, with some reports indicating they will assist with security checkpoints and others questioning their ability to perform screening tasks due to lack of training. The deployment of ICE agents to airports is happening amid a DHS shutdown and reported TSA staffing shortages.

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