US Customs and Border Protection
Coverage of US Customs and Border Protection in the Nexus archive.
- US government appeals against judge’s order for Trump tariff refunds
The US government is appealing a judge’s order requiring refunds for Trump’s global tariffs after the Supreme Court invalidated them. At stake is $166 billion in revenue, with the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) already processing repayments, having approved $20.6 billion so far.
- Trump administration has paid $20bn in tariff refunds, with at least $65bn more to come
The Trump administration has issued $20 billion in tariff refunds to importers, with an additional $65 billion pending after the Supreme Court ruled against Trump's tariffs in February. US Customs and Border Protection confirmed the refunds following the court's decision that Trump overstepped his authority.
- Air France flight to US diverted to Montreal due to Ebola travel restrictions
An Air France flight bound for Detroit was diverted to Montreal after a passenger from the Congo boarded in Paris despite US entry restrictions related to the Ebola outbreak. US Customs and Border Protection confirmed the passenger should not have been allowed to board the aircraft due to travel restrictions implemented to prevent Ebola spread.
- Passenger from Congo boards flight ‘in error’, prompting diversion to Canada amid Ebola outbreak
An Air France flight heading to Detroit was diverted to Montreal after a passenger from the Democratic Republic of the Congo boarded in error, violating new Ebola-related travel restrictions. US Customs and Border Protection stated the passenger should not have been allowed to board due to entry restrictions aimed at reducing Ebola virus risk.
- Trump hits dramatic milestone in massive departure from Biden border plan: 'What a difference'
The Trump administration has marked a full year of 'zero releases' at the southern border, with US Customs and Border Protection reporting a significant decline in releases and apprehensions. The administration claims this is evidence that President Trump has effectively ended catch-and-release policies. This milestone is seen as a major departure from the Biden-era border plan.
- A Noncitizen Says She Was Told She Could Vote. Then Customs Detained Her at the Airport and Threatened to Deport Her.
A 57-year-old permanent resident, Estelle, was detained at the Detroit airport for 30 hours after acknowledging she voted in a local election despite not being a US citizen. She was told she could vote by a state motor vehicles department employee and had no prior criminal history. The incident marks an escalation in the Trump administration's efforts to find and prosecute instances of noncitizen voting.
- 27 cruise ship workers deported after CBP discovered trove of child pornography
US Customs and Border Protection deported 27 cruise ship workers involved in child pornography, mostly from the Philippines. The workers were detained after CBP boarded eight cruise liners in San Diego. Disney Cruise Line and Holland America confirmed some of their employees were involved.
- Trump warns Iran what will happen if deal is not reached to end war and more top headlines
The article discusses various news headlines, including Trump's warning to Iran, unopened ballots discovered in California, and developments in the Nancy Guthrie case. Other topics include US politics, child exploitation, and international relations. The article also touches on social issues and celebrity news.