What happened: Hundreds of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have been sent to 14 major US airports, including those in New York, Atlanta, and Houston, as security lines extend for hours.
Why it matters:
- The deployment aims to assist with security and manage increasing passenger volumes.
- Travel delays affect millions of passengers and airport operations nationwide.
MNN Take: The presence of ICE agents at airports is intended to support security efforts during a period of high passenger traffic, helping to reduce wait times and maintain order.
Sources: BBC US & Canada