Trending Now - Long Airport Lines Prompt ICE Assistance for TSA Operations

WHO:

President Trump ordered ICE agents to assist TSA operations.

TSA (Transportation Security Administration) is involved in managing airport security.

WHAT:

TSA lines at major airports stretched for hours on March 22nd, 2026.

The lines became 3+ hours long over the past couple of days leading up to March 22nd, 2026.

WHERE:

Major airports, specifically mentioned is LaGuardia Airport (LGA).

WHEN:

The assistance from ICE is set to begin on March 23rd, 2026.

Lengthy TSA lines were reported on March 22nd, 2026.

WHY:

The assistance from ICE was ordered due to the lengthy TSA lines at airports.

HOW:

ICE agents will assist TSA operations to manage the long lines at airports.

(UPDATED March 22, 2026 21:16 UTC)

Today, President Trump ordered ICE agents to assist TSA operations starting tomorrow, March 23, in response to lengthy TSA lines that have stretched for over three hours at major airports, including LaGuardia. These long wait times have been reported over the past couple of days, peaking today as travelers faced significant delays. The move aims to help manage the overwhelming airport security situation as travelers prepare for their journeys.