Airports face challenges as TSA staffing issues rise. As citizens and travelers gear up for holiday travel or relocate across the nation, they are met with burgeoning lines and delays at airports, largely owing to a combined stress of Transportation Security Administration (TSA) personnel shortages and an increased presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. This combination has led to a myriad of challenges that have both practical and psychological impacts on travelers and airport operations alike. The shortage of TSA officers, exacerbated by broader workforce challenges, has been








