Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced a new policy stating the Transportation Security Administration will be eliminating the shoe removal security requirement “effective immediately.”

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced that U.S. air travelers no longer need to remove their shoes at airport security, citing advanced screening technology.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said rules for removing a belt, coat, or other items from a bag, such as laptops or liquids, are still in effect, but they are reviewing them.