Title: Deportation Drive Hits US Airports: Arrests Surge at 15 Locations
📡 Sydney Morning Herald / The Age · 1 min read ·
Part of composite article Deportation Dragnet Hits 15 US Airports: Plainclothes Agents Snatch Travelers from Gates View full article →
**Article:**
Immigration agents in plain clothes have stepped up enforcement at U.S. airports. In recent weeks, they have removed targets from check-in counters and arrival gates in at least 15 airports.
The arrests are part of President Trump’s mass deportation campaign. Officials have not released exact numbers, but the surge marks a shift in enforcement tactics. Previously, airport arrests were rare and focused on high-risk cases.
Now, agents are targeting a broader range of individuals. Witnesses report seeing agents escorting people away from public areas without warning.
The move has caused confusion among travelers and airport staff. Some passengers have reported delays and heightened security checks.
Critics argue the approach creates fear in public spaces. Supporters say it is necessary to enforce immigration laws.
The Department of Homeland Security has not commented on the specific operations.