US Customs and Border Protection(CBP)
ICE Agents in Unmarked Trucks Ram Into Car With Children in the Backseat to Arrest Los Angeles Man
ICE agents used unmarked vehicles to arrest a man in Boyle Heights by ramming his car with children inside to prevent them from fleeing.
Critics Raise Ethical Concerns Around 'Massive' Expansion of CBP's Immigrant DNA Database: 'Would You Feel Free?'
CBP has collected DNA from over 1.5 million migrants since 2020, including more than 133,000 children and teenagers
Tensions Rise at The Border As CBP Agents Confront Aid Workers Helping Migrants: Report
A report has revealed escalating tensions between CBP agents and aid workers assisting migrants in California's rugged borderlands.
CBP Quietly Revoking Protections for Pregnant Women and Infants, Critics Say: 'Culture of Cruelty'
CBP has rescinded four internal policies designed to protect vulnerable individuals in its custody, including pregnant women and children
Border Patrol Chief Says Agency Is Ready for Cartels: 'Better Look Out'
Border Patrol Chief Mike Banks says the agency is fully prepared for increased cartel activity as the Trump administration touts recent declines in illegal crossings and fentanyl seizures.
San Diego CBP Officer Charged in Bribery Scheme to Let Undocumented Migrants Cross the Border
A third U.S. CBP officer has been indicted in connection with a scheme to allow vehicles carrying undocumented migrants to cross into the United States
CBP Pushes for Tech to Capture Faces of Everyone Crossing the Border by Car
The news follows the recent disclosure that ICE is building a $30 million platform designed to enable near real-time tracking and analysis of undocumented migrants
Americans Troll DHS By Trying to Volunteer for Department's '$1000 Stipend' for Migrants to Self-Deport: 'Is the Offer Good for Citizens?'
DHS promoted its program offering a free flight and $1,000 stipend to migrants who sign up to self-deport, sparking interest from legal US citizens.
Trump's Nominee to Lead CBP Under Fire for Alleged Role in Death Cover-Up
President Donald Trump's nominee to lead U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Rodney Scott, is facing scrutiny over allegations that he helped shield federal agents from accountability
Detention Practices at U.S.-Canada Border Under Fire After Wrong Turn at Detroit Bridge Leads to Deportation
Sources say more than 90% of foreign nationals stopped by U.S. border agents at Ambassador Bridge during the first quarter of 2025 had driven there by mistake
Sudden DHS Notices Leave Thousands of Asylum Petitioners Fearing Deportation Despite Entering The U.S. Legally
The sudden terminations have not been accompanied by public announcements, unlike prior changes to programs such as Temporary Protected Status (TPS) or humanitarian parole
Meth in the Veggie Aisle: $9M Worth of Drugs Found Hidden in Squash Shipment at Texas Border
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers intercepted more than 1,000 pounds of methamphetamine hidden in a shipment of chayote squash
For Many International Music Acts, Touring the U.S. No Longer Feels Safe: 'We Weren't Confident With Crossing the Border'
"You take an already difficult touring atmosphere, add now a layer of political fear," said an industry expert. "There's a risk of artists looking to other markets instead of the U.S."
Border Inspectors Charged With Taking Thousands of Dollars in Bribes to Let Undocumented Migrants Enter the U.S.
Federal agents also seized nearly $70,000 in cash from one of the officer's romantic partner, who was reportedly attempting to move the money to Mexico
Trump's Troop Buildup at The Border Now Around 9,000 as Pentagon Authorizes New Troops in Arizona
The Pentagon has authorized a significant expansion of military support at the U.S.-Mexico border, with 9,000 U.S. troops now stationed there
Three Migrants Found Dead Near The Border As They Tried To Cross Despite Freezing Temperatures
The deaths occurred during two separate incidents as cold temperatures, rain, and snow affected San Diego and Imperial counties
Migrant Processing Centers in Texas Are Announcing Massive Layoffs as Trump Admin Crackdown Continues
El Paso, Texas has been significantly affected by recent layoffs resulting from the closure and downsizing of migrant processing centers
Trump Calls On Undocumented Immigrants to 'Self-Deport' In New Ad: 'They Can Get Deported the Hard Way and That's Not Pleasant'
President Donald Trump has called on undocumented immigrants to "self-deport" using a newly launched mobile application
U.S. Customs is Currently Seizing More Eggs Than Fentanyl As Prices Remain Sky-High
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is currently seizing more eggs than fentanyl at the country's borders
ICE Is Responsible for More Immigrant Arrests than Border Patrol for the First Time in Four Years
The data, provided by TRAC also reveals that more than half of those detained by ICE—22,797 individuals—do not have a criminal record
Border Patrol Sued for 'Lawless Sweeps, Indiscriminate Arrests' During Three-Day Raid in California
A complaint describes aggressive enforcement tactics, including agents allegedly smashing car windows, slashing tires, and detaining individuals without explanation
Border Patrol Says Agents Will Stop Using Body Cameras Because They Put Them At Risk
Social media posts claim body cams located from at least 100 yards away can trigger improvised explosive device attacks
CBP Agent Arrested for Aiding Human Smugglers and Drug Traffickers at El Paso Port of Entry
The agent received compensation for his involvement in human smuggling and drug trafficking activities.
Customs and Border Protection Struggles to Fill Ranks Amid Immigration Crackdown Despite Pay Incentives
New agents receive a $20,000 signing bonus: $10,000 upon successful completion of training and another $10,000 after fulfilling a three-year service commitment
PETA Calls for Action Following Viral Video of K-9 Being Kneed by Border Patrol Agent
The statement calls on CBP to reassign the agent in the viral video to duties without animal contact and for K-9 policies to be reviewed across the country
Drone Surveillance Uncovers Smuggling Tunnel at U.S.-Mexico Border With Advanced Security Measures
Officials are increasingly employing drones, facial recognition software, license plate readers, and AI-powered tools to enhance surveillance at the border
Border Crossings in South Texas on the Rise for First Time in Months as Trump's Inauguration Looms Large
Over the past weekend, the Rio Grande Valley sector reported 1,276 migrant arrests, a sharp increase from 400 to 600 a week seen in recent months
Migrant Encounters at Southern Border Entry Points Surpassed Those Between Them for The First Time Ever
November encounters at entry points reported by CBP's Office of Field Operations hit 47,500 while Border Patrol recorded 1,000 less between ports of entry
Border Patrol Program Seeks To Tackle Increasing Mental Health Challenges Reported By Agents on the Job
The program fosters peer support, reduces stigma around mental health, and looks to mitigate the risks of addiction, family dysfunction, and suicide
CBP Alerts Public to Rising Phone Scams, Warns Against Sharing Personal Info
Scammers typically insist that the individual's cooperation is needed due to an intercepted shipment allegedly tied to the target's name and address