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ICE Agents Patrol Airports During Government Shutdown

First article: 24 mar. 2026, 18:54 | Last update: 24 mar. 2026, 18:54 | 1 source | 1 article

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Amidst the ongoing government shutdown in the United States, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents continue to patrol airports. This has sparked debate regarding the allocation of resources and the prioritization of immigration enforcement during a period when many government services are suspended or reduced.

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France 24 24 mar. 2026, 18:54 (2 hours ago)

United States: ICE agents patrol airports amid govt shutdown

US immigration agency began deploying to major airports on Monday, as officials scrambled to ease mounting travel disruption during a prolonged, partial government shutdown. The move places Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) personnel – already under intense scrutiny after fatal shootings linked to immigration operations – in highly visible roles at crowded transport hubs across the country.

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