Amid ongoing funding disputes impacting the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have been deployed to various U.S. airports to assist with security measures as TSA employees continue to work without pay. Concerns have been raised by lawmakers and advocacy groups about the implications of ICE’s presence, with critics highlighting the potential normalization of their role in civilian spaces. Border czar Tom Homan has indicated that ICE will remain at airports until security is deemed adequate, sparking a national dialogue about the appropriateness and effectiveness of this deployment. As travelers navigate the situation, airports are preparing for continued delays and uncertainty regarding the Federal workforce at these key transport hubs.