JFK Airport Faces Increased Security Amid Staffing Crisis
The deployment of ICE agents at JFK Airport is a response to staffing shortages at TSA, causing long lines for screenings.
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The deployment of ICE agents at JFK Airport is a response to staffing shortages at TSA, causing long lines for screenings.
On March 17, 2026, travelers at JFK experienced varying TSA wait times, with some terminals reporting long delays due to a partial government shutdown.