Immigration Enforcement — 2026-03-22
TSA Staffing Crisis: 376 Officers Quit, Philadelphia Closes Checkpoints as Absences Double
The DHS partial shutdown has lasted 35 days, with 376 TSA officers quitting and unscheduled absences more than doubling nationally. Houston hit 33% absenteeism, Atlanta reached 38%, and Philadelphia closed three security checkpoints. Officers missed their first full paycheck, with union reports of eviction notices and vehicle repossessions.
Analysis
The immigration enforcement impasse is now degrading aviation security during peak travel—a second-order effect that compounds the direct DHS mission impact.
The immigration enforcement impasse is now degrading aviation security during peak travel—a second-order effect that compounds the direct DHS mission impact.
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- Trump threatens to deploy ICE to airports as TSA shortages drive delays -
Washington Post