ICE agents deploy to major US airports as security queues stretch for hours
Hundreds of ICE agents have been deployed to 14 airports, in cities including New York, Atlanta and Houston.
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"I'm a big believer that they should be able to wear masks when they go and hunt down, you know - murderers, criminals, and others."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"But for purposes of the airport, I've request that they take off the mask."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"They are inadequately trained, armed, and instructed to profile people based on race and accent."
— Derrick Johnson , Activist
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