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US deploys immigration agents to airports amid shutdown chaos

The U.S. immigration agency at the center of controversy over heavy-handed enforcement began sending agents to major airports Monday as officials worked to ease travel disruptions during a prolonged, partial government shutdown.

Published Mar 23, 2026, 2:45 PM EDT | WFMZZ

The US immigration agency, criticized for heavy-handed enforcement tactics, began deploying agents Monday to major airports. Officials said the move was intended to help ease mounting travel disruption during a prolonged, partial government shutdown.