Federal ICE agents, sent to aid TSA during the government shutdown, were spotted at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport amid growing checkpoint delays.
PHOENIX — Federal ICE agents were seen at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport on Monday.
12News crews at the airport around 7 a.m. observed ICE agents walking around the airport. It has been reported that agents were being sent to airports around the country to assist TSA agents at checkpoints during the government shutdown.
Long lines at TSA checkpoints have been seen as people look to board flights.
This is a developing story.
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