More U.S. federal immigration officers are making their way to U.S. airports after President Donald Trump said he'd deploy them to supplement the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) during a government shutdown that has caused long lines at security checkpoints across the country.

Travelers are facing long lines at airport security as the partial government shutdown has strained T.S.A. staffing. The New York Times is tracking the latest available wait times across the country.

Passengers at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport could see ICE agents working at security checkpoints starting Monday.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrived at O'Hare International Airport Monday morning, CBS News Chicago confirmed.

President Donald Trump deployed them to supplement the TSA during a government shutdown that's left many working without pay.

By The Associated Press Federal immigration officers have arrived at U.S. airports, fulfilling President Donald Trump’s pledge to deploy them to help the Transportation Security Administration during a partial government shutdown.

It started for political reasons following comments by the U.S. President. Now, Canadians are avoiding the U.S. for security and safety reasons. So much so that some Canadians rejected a free cruise out of Florida due to fears of passport confiscation.

Federal immigration officers are being deployed to assist TSA operations at U.S. airports amid a government shutdown that has led to significant staffing shortages and long security lines.