Hundreds of ICE Officers To Help TSA Screeners

Hundreds of officers from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) are being deployed to airports across the country to assist with security starting today.

The move is aimed at supporting staffing levels at the Transportation Security Administration amid increased travel demand and security concerns.
Officials say the officers will work alongside TSA screeners at major airports nationwide.

The Department of Homeland Security says the deployment is effective immediately.