"Security lines stretched for hours at US airports as unpaid TSA screening agents refused to report for duty, leading to chaos and frustration among travelers."
"ICE agents were deployed to assist with passenger screening in multiple cities, but their presence did not significantly alleviate the long wait times experienced by passengers."
"The budget impasse in Washington DC has resulted in TSA agents missing paychecks, causing many to quit or not show up for work, exacerbating the airport chaos."
Unpaid TSA agents led to extensive security lines at US airports, with reports of agents refusing to work due to the government shutdown. ICE agents were deployed to assist but had minimal effect. Long lines were particularly severe at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, where passengers waited for hours. The shutdown resulted from a budget impasse over immigration enforcement accountability. Many TSA agents missed paychecks, leading to increased absenteeism and resignations. A plane crash at a New York airport further complicated the situation, causing widespread disruption.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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