TAMPA, Fla. – Authorities at Tampa International Airport said Monday they are not aware of any plans to bring federal immigrations officers in to back up TSA agents.
But the situation is being monitored.
Trump made clear on Sunday that he was going ahead with the plan to have immigration enforcement officers assist the Transportation Security Administration by guarding exit lanes or checking passenger IDs unless Democrats agreed to fund the Department of Homeland Security.
ICE agents may be deployed to airports in New York, Chicago, Atlanta and Houston, among other areas.
Nationwide, the Department of Homeland Security said more than 400 agents have walked off the job since the partial government shutdown began and there are fears that number could grow larger if the shutdown extends into this week.
The walk off’s have already caused problems at some airports. Tampa has been spared at least so far.
LAGUARDIA IMPACTS LOCALLY: The fatal crash in New York and resulting ground stop is having some impacts nationwide airports, including at Tampa International.
LaGuardia Airport will remain closed until at least 2 p.m. Monday to facilitate the investigation, which is being led by the National Transportation Safety Board.
One departing New York flight Monday has been canceled while at least three morning arrivals have been canceled and another has been delayed.