Airport immigration arrests stem from TSA-ICE collaboration, sources say
Summary
U.S. airport immigration arrests have increased due to closer cooperation between the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). TSA is sharing more information about travelers’ immigration status, leading to more arrests of people who may have civil immigration violations like overstaying visas.Key Facts
- TSA and ICE have increased their teamwork to identify and arrest travelers suspected of immigration violations.
- TSA shares information on travelers without criminal records but who might have civil immigration issues.
- ICE uses tips from TSA to detain and process people for deportation, including those with pending immigration applications or work permits.
- A new agreement to boost information sharing was signed by TSA and ICE in May 2025.
- Airport immigration enforcement is seen as an easy way for ICE to increase arrests while meeting White House goals.
- Historically, people without permanent status but no criminal record could fly within the U.S. without worry, but that has changed.
- The Department of Homeland Security under President Trump stated it will stop allowing people in the U.S. illegally to fly domestically.
- Immigration lawyers note some arrested had legal permission to work or pending applications but no permanent status.
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