Federal Agents at Airport Checkpoints Amid Shutdown

0:00On March 23rd, federal immigration agents have started showing up at security checkpoints in Atlanta's main airport to help out the transportation. Security administration during the ongoing government shutdown. President Trump ordered the move after long lines built up nationwide because many TSA workers are unpaid. On Monday morning, a few agents were spotted right near the busy screening areas at Hartfield, Jackson, Atlanta International Airport. These agents from immigration and customs enforcement and customs and border protection usually handle international arrivals or criminal cases like smuggling, not routine domestic security checks. The Department of Homeland Security has been without funding since February 14th, leaving hundreds of thousands of workers, including TSA staff, without paychecks. Some people worry this could ramp up tensions at airports already strained by the shutdown. The standoff stems from Democrats refusing to approve funding unless there are big changes to how immigration agents operate, especially after two.

1:02Deaths involving agents in Minneapolis last month. Democrats want agents to need a judge's warrant before entering homes by force and for them to stop wearing masks while showing clear identification. On uniforms, Trump responded by directing immigration officers not to cover their faces when helping at airports, saying masks are only needed for dealing with. Serious criminals. As talks continue in Washington, airports remain on edge with these extra federal helpers stepping in to keep things moving amid the funding fight. Stay informed with Global News AI Powered Updates. I'm Corey with The Story.