Customs and Border Protection

Atlanta activist Samuel Tunick was charged with destruction of evidence for using a duress password to delete his phone's data during a warrantless border search by federal agents. The case highlights a legal loophole allowing warrantless cellphone searches at international ports of entry under the Fourth Amendment's border exception, which critics argue fails to account for the privacy implications of modern smartphones.

The end of a federal legal services contract for unaccompanied minors leaves over 1,400 in New York without assistance. Many migrants, including children, are fleeing poverty and violence in Honduras, Guatemala, and El Salvador.

President Trump attended the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Dinner, where he mocked his speechwriter and faced criticism for suing media outlets. He issued an executive order targeting 'divisive narratives' at the Smithsonian and blocked energy grants to states that did not support him. Reports also highlight allegations of abuse by ICE and Border Patrol agents.

A Customs and Border Protection K9 named Maisy detected nearly 100 pounds of prohibited items, including meat, plants, and a Bengal monitor lizard, in a suitcase from Thailand. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service seized the monitor lizard, while CBP highlighted the importance of agricultural inspections to prevent invasive species and diseases.

A small Texas town, Presidio, is challenging the Trump administration's border wall plan, arguing it could compromise a levee system protecting against flooding. The administration faces opposition from landowners, environmental groups, and others over concerns the wall endangers historical sites and local communities. The lawsuit claims the government bypassed regulations requiring Army Corps of Engineers approval for construction near levees.

A small Texas town, Presidio, is challenging the Trump administration's plan to build a border wall through a levee system, arguing it could cause flooding and violate legal requirements. The administration claims authority to waive regulations for the wall, while opponents cite environmental and community risks.

A small Texas town, Presidio, is challenging the Trump administration's border wall plan, arguing it could compromise a levee system protecting the community from flooding and violates legal requirements for federal construction on such infrastructure. The administration claims authority to bypass regulations to build the wall, despite concerns from residents and environmental groups.

House Republicans advanced the Permanent Trump Secure Border Act through the House Judiciary Committee, aiming to criminalize visa overstays, end 'catch and release' policies, and expand border security measures. The bill, authored by Rep. Chip Roy, faces opposition from Democrats who argue it neglects ICE reforms and legal immigration pathways.

The Guardian analyzed data from ICE and CBP showing increased immigration enforcement actions since Trump's inauguration, including arrests, detentions, and deportations. The Trump administration has reshaped immigration enforcement policies, with ICE publishing biweekly figures tracked by the outlet.

A US federal judge ruled that customs officers illegally searched and seized the phones of Palestinian-American activist Osama Abu Irshaid, executive director of American Muslims for Palestine, due to insufficient evidence of criminal activity. The ruling, from the US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, upheld his Fourth Amendment rights, rejecting claims by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Republican-led House Oversight Committee that linked him to Hamas.

CBP officers recovered 163 stolen vehicles in the past year from the Area Port of Norfolk-Newport News, ranking it second in the U.S. behind the New York field office. The Port of Virginia's CBP facility's efforts were highlighted in a recent WAVY report.

Darializa Chevalier, a DSA candidate backed by Mamdani, argues in her paper that TTRT and Customs and Border Protection counterterrorism policies function within a 'permanent state of exception' driven by 'anti-Blackness and Islamophobia.'

Three Mexican nationals were arrested by Customs and Border Protection near Presidio, Texas, for carrying AK-style rifles. The individuals, identified as Edgar Barrios-Najera, Misael Hernandez-Rodriquez, and Braulio Murrillo-Tevarez, were apprehended on June 27.

The U.S. is building a 'smart wall' along the Mexico border with $46 billion in funding, combining physical barriers and advanced technology like sensors and cameras. Critics argue it militarizes the border and harms communities, while officials claim it enhances surveillance and frees agents for other tasks.

CBP agents seized $3.7 million worth of cocaine hidden in a tractor-trailer shipment of cucumbers at the Pharr International Bridge in Texas. The 278.88-pound haul was discovered during a canine inspection and imaging scan, highlighting ongoing smuggling challenges despite a decline in border crossings.

CBP agents seized $3.7 million in cocaine disguised as cucumbers at the Pharr International Bridge in Texas. The 278.88-pound haul highlights ongoing smuggling challenges despite a decline in border crossings. CBP has recently intercepted multiple drug-laden shipments, including those disguised as roses and carrots.

About 300 Border Patrol agents with extensive experience participated in Operation Midway Blitz in the Chicago area, using force including tear gas, tasers, and lethal shots. Their incident reports often contradicted body-camera footage, and leadership, including Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino, supported their aggressive tactics. Agents cited 'Presidential Executive Orders' as justification for their actions.

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has reached a record 21,471 agents, the largest workforce in its 102-year history, and plans to expand further toward 25,000 agents. The agency cites competitive pay, benefits, and hiring incentives, supported by $64 billion and $26 billion in funding from the Trump administration’s Big Beautiful Bill and recent Department of Homeland Security funding measures.

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reached a historic staffing milestone with 21,471 agents, the most in its 102-year history, and aims to expand further toward 25,000 agents. The agency cited funding from the Trump administration's 'Big Beautiful Bill' and a recent $26 billion allocation for manpower, alongside competitive incentives up to $60,000 to attract recruits, including veterans.

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin claims the primary border wall will be completed by next year, but only 10% of the planned wall is finished, requiring a construction pace of over 13 miles per week. Challenges include lawsuits, land access negotiations, and delays typical of large projects, with current progress at 2.6 miles per week. CBP has filed eminent domain lawsuits to secure private land and adjusted the wall's route after local pushback.

Specialized units of Mexico’s National Guard have begun patrolling the Mexican side of the U.S.-Mexico border in Ciudad Juarez to conduct surveillance and crime prevention. These efforts coincide with similar operations by U.S. Border Patrol and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on the American side.

A West Texas economic development group sued the Trump administration over a border wall project, alleging it violates federal law by failing to obtain required permissions for construction over a levee system and increases flood risks. The Presidio Municipal Development District argues the project could block water flow from arroyos and creeks into the Rio Grande, potentially causing catastrophic flooding. Customs and Border Protection stated the wall's construction plans, funded by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, are still in the planning stages.

A West Texas economic development group sued the Trump administration over a border wall project, alleging it violates federal law by failing to obtain required permissions and increases flood risks. The Presidio Municipal Development District claims the wall's construction over a levee system could cause catastrophic flooding, with legal representatives seeking emergency relief to block the project. The Trump administration responded that the border barrier plans are still in development.

An economic development group in West Texas sued the Trump administration, alleging the border wall project violates federal law by failing to obtain required permissions for construction over a levee system, which could increase flood risks. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, claims the Department of Homeland Security and Customs and Border Protection did not conduct mandated flood safety reviews.

Customs and Border Protection agents discovered 1,600 pounds of marijuana hidden in a shipment of chocolate at a border crossing near Buffalo, New York. The seizure occurred during routine operations at the location.

President Trump signed a law providing the Department of Homeland Security with $70bn to fund his mass deportation campaign through the end of his second term. Critics argue this expands the power of ICE and CBP, undermining accountability.

The Trump administration has waived environmental and historical preservation laws to build a border wall in Big Bend National Park, a protected wilderness in Texas. Congress allocated $46.5bn for border wall construction through the 'Big, Beautiful' bill, targeting a 500-mile unwalled stretch in west Texas known as the 'Big Bend sector'.

President Donald Trump signed a $70 billion bill to fund immigration enforcement and detention activities over three years. The funding includes $38.53 billion for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and $26.02 billion for Customs and Border Protection (CBP), with Republicans opposing Democratic demands for stricter law enforcement standards. Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski criticized the use of budget reconciliation to bypass bipartisan negotiations.

President Donald Trump signed a $70 billion immigration enforcement bill into law, funding agencies like ICE and CBP through September 2029. The bill passed with nearly all Republicans supporting it, despite Democratic demands for oversight measures after immigration officers killed two U.S. citizens in January 2026.

President Donald Trump signed a $70 billion bill to fund immigration enforcement and detention activities over three years. The bill allocates $38.53 billion to Immigration and Customs Enforcement, $26.02 billion to Customs and Border Protection, and $5 billion to the Homeland Security Secretary. The legislation passed with nearly all Republicans supporting it, despite Democratic calls for additional oversight measures.

President Donald Trump signed a $70 billion bill to fund immigration enforcement and detention activities over three years, with nearly all Republicans supporting the measure despite Democratic calls for restrictions on immigration officers' conduct. The funding includes $38.53 billion for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), $26.02 billion for Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and $5 billion for the Department of Homeland Security.

President Donald Trump signed a $70 billion bill to fund immigration enforcement and detention activities over three years, with significant allocations to ICE, CBP, and Homeland Security. The bill passed with near-unanimous Republican support, despite Democratic calls for stricter law enforcement standards.

Donald Trump signed a $70 billion immigration enforcement package into law, allocating $38 billion to ICE, $26 billion to CBP, and $5 billion to DHS through 2029. The House narrowly passed the legislation in a 214-212 vote, and the Senate approved it last week.

President Donald Trump signed a $70 billion bill to fund immigration enforcement and detention activities for the next three years. The law allocates $38.53 billion to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), $26.02 billion to Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and $5 billion to the Secretary of Homeland Security. The measure passed through Congress with near-unanimous Republican support, excluding specific restrictions on ICE operations that Democrats had advocated for.

President Donald Trump signed a $70 billion immigration funding bill that will provide funds for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection through the end of his term.

U.S. House Republicans approved a $70 billion immigration enforcement funding package, allocating $38.53 billion for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and $26.02 billion for Customs and Border Protection, without new operational guardrails. The 214-212 vote sent the bill to President Donald Trump, who is expected to sign it, following Senate approval with only Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski opposing.

A U.S. trade judge urged the Trump administration to expedite over $10 billion in illegal tariff refunds, citing inequities in processing delays. An appeals court in Alabama raised concerns about using nitrogen gas for executions, reversing a prior ruling that deemed it constitutional.

U.S. House Republicans approved a $70 billion immigration enforcement funding package without new guardrails, passing 214-212. The bill allocates $38.53 billion for ICE, $26.02 billion for Border Patrol, and $5 billion for Homeland Security, with President Donald Trump expected to sign it. Democrats and independent Rep. Kevin Kiley opposed the measure, citing lack of oversight.

U.S. House Republicans approved a $70 billion immigration enforcement funding package without new operational guardrails for federal agents, sending it to President Donald Trump for expected signature. The 214-212 vote included opposition from Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski and Rep. Kevin Kiley, along with Democrats, over concerns about accountability and past incidents involving immigration officers. Funds will support ICE, Border Patrol, and Homeland Security through September 2029.

The US expects to complete President Donald Trump’s southern border wall by late 2027, according to Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott. The wall, made of reinforced metal beams, will run from San Diego to the Gulf of Mexico, excluding areas where officials determined it is unnecessary.