The New York Times – Travel:
At more than a dozen U.S. airports, T.S.A. PreCheck members can now apply to enter the secure area, even if they’re just going to meet someone on a flight.
Category: Homeland Security Department
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Employers Fear Labor Shortage as Many Immigrants Lose Protected Status
The New York Times – On the Runway:
A recent Supreme Court ruling cleared the way for the Trump administration to end a humanitarian program that has allowed about one million immigrants to work legally in the U.S.
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U.S. Imposes Entry Restrictions for Some Citizens Amid Ebola Outbreak
The New York Times – Travel:
The Department of Homeland Security directed all flights carrying certain travelers to arrive at Dulles International Airport in Virginia.
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ICE May Remain at Airports Even After T.S.A. Pay Resumes, Border Czar Says
The New York Times – Travel:
Transportation safety officers are set to be paid on Monday, but Tom Homan, the White House’s border czar, said ICE agents may stay where there are shortages.
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ICE Agents Are Now Patrolling U.S. Airports. Here’s What to Know.
The New York Times – Travel:
The deployment comes as a battle over Department of Homeland Security funding has led to closed security checkpoints, long lines and missed flights.
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ICE Agents Fan Out at Airports Across the U.S. Amid TSA Staffing Issues
The New York Times – Travel:
The agents were sent to help understaffed T.S.A. teams manage long security lines. But early on Monday, it was unclear what impact they were having.
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TSA Official Warns Small U.S. Airports Could Close if Shutdown Continues
The New York Times – Travel:
T.S.A. officers, working without pay for more than a month, have called out of work and quit in growing numbers as the shutdown drags on.
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Airport Security Lines Grow as TSA Goes Unpaid in Partial Shutdown
The New York Times – Travel:
“There’s going to be a breaking point sooner or later,” one union official warned, with travelers at some airports being told to arrive three hours ahead of time.
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Airport Security Workers to Miss Paycheck as Shutdown Drags On
The New York Times – Travel:
Union officials warned that airport delays could worsen just as spring break season kicks in. Workers are taking on other jobs and canceling child care to make ends meet.