Rodney Scott

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.

The Trump administration is constructing a border wall across a 62-mile stretch of the Tohono O’odham Nation reservation in Arizona, which the tribe calls a 'land grab.' The Tohono O’odham filed a lawsuit against federal officials, arguing the wall violates their sovereignty and disrupts their cultural practices.

ICE detention numbers have decreased to 58,000, with empty bed space despite a $38 billion expansion. The drop follows a peak of 72,000 in January and a shift in enforcement strategies after the Minneapolis incidents. Officials confirm current detention centers are under capacity, including the family detention center in Dilley, Texas.

U.S. Senate Democrats Ron Wyden and Edward Markey have criticized the Trump administration for failing to refund over $145 billion in tariffs deemed unlawful by the U.S. Supreme Court. They demanded the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner expedite refunds to small businesses for tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

U.S. Senate Democrats Ron Wyden and Edward Markey criticized the Trump administration for failing to refund over $145 billion in tariffs deemed unlawful by the U.S. Supreme Court. They demanded the Customs and Border Protection Commissioner expedite refunds to small businesses affected by the tariffs, which were ruled illegal in a February 2025 decision. Only $20.6 billion has been refunded, with $85 billion in processing and over $60 billion unprocessed.

U.S. Senate Democrats Ron Wyden and Edward Markey demanded the Trump administration refund over $145 billion in tariffs deemed unlawful by the U.S. Supreme Court, criticizing delays in processing refunds for small businesses. The administration has only returned $20.6 billion, with $85 billion in processing and $60 billion unaddressed, despite court orders requiring repayment.

A federal judge is evaluating whether to order the U.S. government to expedite and expand its tariff refund system after the Supreme Court ruled President Donald Trump's higher duties on global goods were illegal. The Justice Department disputes a court order requiring refunds for all companies, not just those involved in lawsuits, while the Customs and Border Protection agency has launched a phased online system to process claims.

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.

The United States expects to complete construction of President Donald Trump's southern border wall by late 2027, according to Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott. The reinforced barrier will extend along most of the US-Mexico border with limited exceptions.

A U.S. Customs and Border Protection official is set to testify about the government's refund process for $166 billion in tariffs deemed illegal by the Supreme Court. A court judge ordered expanded refunds, but the Justice Department argues only companies involved in lawsuits challenging the tariffs are eligible. The refund process has distributed $20.6 billion so far, with disputes ongoing over eligibility and speed.

A U.S. Customs official is set to testify about the government's plans for refunding billions in tariffs illegally imposed by President Donald Trump. The dispute centers on whether all businesses that paid the tariffs or only those involved in lawsuits can claim refunds, with the Justice Department arguing for the latter. The refund process, which has distributed $20.6 billion so far, remains contentious as courts debate the eligibility criteria.

An overcrowded migrant vessel carrying 240 people and taking on water was intercepted near the Turks and Caicos Islands by a joint operation involving the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and local authorities. The vessel, claimed to carry Haitian nationals, was secured and towed to prevent a potential maritime disaster, with authorities warning against the dangers of illegal maritime migration.

A federal appeals court halted an order requiring the head of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to testify about tariff refunds. The Trump administration opposes the order, arguing a judge overstepped by compelling CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott to appear in a New York City courtroom.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott reported that 240 Haitian migrants were rescued from a sinking overcrowded boat in the Caribbean by CBP Air and Marine Operations, the U.S. Coast Guard, and international partners. Scott warned that illegal maritime migration is dangerous and emphasized that such attempts will not result in entry into the U.S.

President Trump plans to appeal a federal judge's order allowing all companies that paid invalidated tariffs to seek refunds, following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that blocked his authority to impose higher import taxes. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection has processed $20.6 billion in refunds out of $85 billion in accepted claims, but the process may slow as the administration challenges the universal refund requirement.

The U.S. Court of International Trade ordered Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott to testify at a June 9 hearing in New York regarding the Trump administration's tariff refunds process. The hearing will address the implementation of these refunds.

Texas DPS discovered 20 illegal aliens, including four minors, inside a semi-truck during a traffic stop, leading to the arrest of driver Miguel Angel Velazquez Chavez on smuggling charges. The incident aligns with President Trump's administration's border security policies, which have resulted in 11 months of zero border releases and reduced apprehensions.

US Border Patrol chief Michael Banks is resigning, marking the latest leadership change in the Department of Homeland Security. Banks' decision comes as the Trump administration appears to be recalibrating its approach to immigration. He will be leaving his position after leading the agency through a challenging period for border security.

A heated clash is occurring over the DHS 'master plan' for deportations, involving former ICE Acting Director Caleb Vitello and Commissioner Rodney Scott of U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The plan's details are not specified, but it has sparked significant debate. Key officials are at odds over the proposal.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers seized over $1.1 million in cocaine from an empty tractor-trailer at the Pharr International Bridge in Texas on April 15. The 83-pound shipment was discovered during a secondary inspection using technological tools and canine teams, marking a significant drug interdiction under the Trump administration's border security policies.

The U.S. has constructed 50 miles of primary border wall, 5.5 miles of buoy barriers, and 13.2 miles of secondary barriers, with Customs and Border Protection commissioner Rodney Scott stating the project is now ahead of schedule and under budget. However, the $46 billion project faced delays due to contracting issues, community resistance, and policy reviews, particularly in the Big Bend sector.