💨 Abstract

The article discusses a controversial reallignment of Federal Air Marshals to assist in ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) deportation flights under the Trump administration. Around 200 FAMs are reassigned to secure ICE flights instead of protecting commercial passenger flights, causing concerns about reallocating highly trained personnel. Critics argue that this diverts agents from their primary mission of ensuring passenger safety, while supporters see it as fulfilling a "vital security function."

Courtesy: WTOP Staff