US Customs and Border Protection(CBP)
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
CBP Has Seized Enough Fentanyl to Kill 2 Million People in the Last Two Years, Top Official Says
Troy Miller also addressed the broader connection between smuggling networks that facilitate both human migration and drug trafficking
CBP Has Expanded Mental Health Support for Border Agents Amid Rising Immigrant Deaths
Agents who express suicidal thoughts are no longer permanently disarmed, as mental health is now treated similarly to a physical injury
Advocacy Group Warns That Ice and Border Patrol Cannot Check Immigration Status During Helene Relief Efforts
"ICE and CBP provide emergency assistance to individuals regardless of their immigration status," said Homeland Security in recent statement
Woman Caught Trying to Sneak Drugs, 750 Pounds of Illegal Bologna Across US-Mexico Border
The woman's haul posed a serious threat to the US pork industry.
As Border Crossings Continue to Drop, Smugglers are Beefing up Their Tactics with Drones
"They use the drones to keep an eye on where agents are patrolling, and also areas of advantage for them", said one CBP agent
Trump promises to end CBP One App if elected, calls it 'phone App for smuggling illegals'
On the same X post he also vowed to "revoke deportation immunity, suspend refugee resettlement, and return Kamala's illegal migrants to their home countries"
Mexico encountered more undocumented migrants than the U.S. for the first time in history
The shift is possibly linked to changes in U.S. immigration policies and increased Mexican enforcement efforts.
Mexican government to facilitate rides to the border for those with U.S. asylum appointments
The National Immigration Institute said the buses will leave from the southern cities of Villahermosa and Tapachula.
Florida county sheriff blasts Biden admin. after immigrants allegedly steal over 9,000 pounds of berries
"This is a complete and total failure on Washington, D.C. for not allowing the laws of our great nation to be enforced," said Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey
Weeks after largest fentanyl seizure ever, CBP announces biggest cocaine haul of the year at port of entry
Officers at the Rio Grande City International Bridge discovered $3 million worth of cocaine stashed within a shipment of charcoal
15 migrants rescued from overcrowded stash house in New Mexico, Border Patrol says
The group was found in a stash house in New Mexico
Migrants can now apply for asylum through CBP One app from southern Mexico
CBP is now allowing migrants to request asylum appointments from the states of Tabasco and Chiapas.
CBP to pay $45 million over pregnancy discrimination suit filed by more than 1,000 employees
The women's lawyers said the settlement includes an agreement by the agency to enact reforms aimed at addressing discriminatory practices