4/16/2026
As the DHS shutdown has dragged on, ICE has expanded its operations into airports in a blatant act of intimidation. With ICE's funding independently secured, they are able to harass and stalk travelers- already, information they've taken from the TSA has led to 800 arrests . If you can, avoid flying at all. If you must, The Intercept has published a guide on how to keep them out of your phone and devices- to summarize, turn off fingerprint and facial recognition and log out of your account before going through check in can protect a good deal of information, among other methods. Meanwhile, contact your representatives and senators and demand they do not fund DHS. While that may end this, it would allow the DHS the funding they need to carry out every other vile act that they, thanks to their current lack of funds, cannot. This is a desperate act of intimidation, and if we give in, they will come back for more. ...
