FEDERAL AIR MARSHALS DEPLOYED FOR MASSIVE ICE DEPORTATION FLIGHTS: SECURITY IMPACT UNDER SCRUTINY

The Federal Air Marshal Service is now diverting approximately 200 marshals to provide security on ICE deportation flights, an unprecedented move aiding President Trump's ambitious deportation goals. This redeployment has drawn strong criticism from groups like the Air Marshal National Council, who argue marshals are being misused for duties typically assigned to private contractors, potentially undermining commercial flight security. Despite concerns about "contract fraud" and safety, the TSA defends the initiative as vital to the President's mandate. The article also highlights a significant increase in deportation and domestic detainee transport flights, with substantial federal funds allocated to ICE air operations. This shift raises questions about resource allocation and the evolving role of federal agencies in immigration enforcement.