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defense3 hours ago•2 min saved

Border Drone Downing Spurs Demands for Interagency Oversight

Democratic lawmakers condemned the Trump administration after the military used a high-powered laser to down what it said was a threatening drone near the US–Mexico border, later identified as a CBP drone, highlighting interagency coordination gaps. The incident follows a prior episode where a CBP laser hit a party balloon, and ongoing airspace restrictions near Fort Hancock, with Republicans and Democrats urging independent review and stricter coordination between the FAA, the Pentagon, and CBP. The FAA seeks a safety review of anti-drone lasers and has paused testing until it’s completed, while agency disagreements about pre-approval for laser use persist.

via The Guardian|

#cbp #coordination #defense

crime1 day ago•212 min saved

Buffalo refugee’s death after CBP drop-off draws scrutiny and inquiry

Nurul Amin Shah Alam, a nearly blind Rohingya refugee, was left by U.S. Border Patrol at a Buffalo coffee shop after his release from jail; five days later his body was found about four miles away. An autopsy ruled the death health-related, not exposure or homicide, but city officials, including Mayor Sean Ryan, criticized the handling as “preventable,” prompting an investigation into the events surrounding his final days.

via CNN|

#buffalo #cbp #crime

business4 days ago•3 min saved

Tariffs Persist as Customs Delays System Update After SCOTUS Ruling

Despite the Supreme Court ruling that reciprocal tariffs are illegal, U.S. importers are still paying duties because CBP has not updated its Cargo System Management Service. About 211,000 containers totaling roughly $8.2 billion arrived recently and remain tariffed, with a 10-day payment window. Refunds, if any, depend on post-entry corrections and actions by the Court of International Trade, a process likely to take weeks.

via CNBC|

#business #cbp #ieepa

politics6 days ago•7 min saved

White House Extends De Minimis Suspension and Establishes Postal Duty Framework

An updated executive order on February 20, 2026 extends the suspension of duty-free de minimis treatment for shipments to the United States, revising EO 14324 to require duties on international postal shipments at a rate tied to a temporary import surcharge proclaimed on February 20, 2026. CBP will collect these duties for postal shipments, while other shipments remain subject to applicable duties and taxes; the changes take effect February 24, 2026, with DHS implementing the new framework.

via The White House (.gov)|

#cbp #de-minimis #duties

us7 days ago•20 min saved

Epstein’s CBP ties at St. Thomas examined in FBI files, with no charges

Newly released government files show Epstein cultivated extensive contacts with Customs and Border Protection officers at St. Thomas and other airports, including inviting officers to the island and helping with pre-clearance, while federal investigators opened a preliminary inquiry in 2019 and subpoenaed some officers’ credit reports; no CBP officer was charged, and although Epstein’s pilot and several agents were interviewed, there is no evidence in the released materials that officers knew of or participated in trafficking.

via The Guardian|

#cbp #epstein #fbi

defense13 days ago•4 min saved

Border Drone Defense Gets a Laser Test Amid Policy Debates

CBP briefly deployed a palletized high-energy laser trained by the military to counter drones near the southern border, despite FAA safety concerns; initial reports indicated the device may have struck a balloon rather than a drone, underscoring policy and safety debates as the government pursues a layered counter-drone approach within a broader homeland-security effort.

via CBS News|

#border-security #cbp #defense

politics17 days ago•10 min saved

Congress grills ICE and CBP chiefs amid shootings, protests and enforcement debates

At a House Homeland Security hearing, ICE Director Lyons and CBP Commissioner Scott defended enforcement measures, discussed body-camera programs and training changes, and pledged to share investigation findings into the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. They cited de-escalation in Minneapolis after Tom Homan's involvement, denied plans to use immigration authorities to guard voting sites, and faced questions about DHS funding as Congress debates reform—while lawmakers criticized rhetoric and pressed for continued oversight.

via cbsnews.com|

#cbp #congress #dhs

technology19 days ago•2 min saved

Google staff urge divestment from ICE and CBP over surveillance ties

More than 900 Google workers signed an open letter calling on the company to disclose contracts with ICE and CBP and divest from the agencies, citing Google’s involvement in surveillance and immigration enforcement. The letter also demands worker protections, an internal question-and-answer on DHS and military contracts, and transparency to determine where Google should draw the line.

via CNBC|

#cbp #divestment #employee-activism

technology20 days ago•6 min saved

Google Workers Push to End ICE and CBP Contracts

More than 880 Google employees and contractors signed a petition urging the company to disclose and drop any contracts with ICE and CBP, arguing that their technology should not be used to empower state violence; Google has not publicly commented, and the move adds to broader industry scrutiny of government contracts amid domestic protests and concerns over ICE tactics.

via WIRED|

#cbp #google #ice

politics23 days ago•5 min saved

White House scales back Minneapolis immigration crackdown, pulling 700 officers

The Trump administration will withdraw about 700 immigration officers from Minneapolis—roughly 25% of the crackdown—citing improved local cooperation and reduced violence as it moves to end the surge; about 2,000 officers will remain in the city, with the aim of eventually returning to the pre-crackdown level of roughly 150 as conditions allow.

via Politico|

#cbp #ice #immigration

news-local25 days ago•8 min saved

Border Patrol Duo Identified in Minneapolis Protester Shooting

ProPublica identifies two CBP agents, Jesus Ochoa and Raymundo Gutierrez, as the shooters in the Jan. 24 fatal shooting of Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti. The agents, part of Operation Metro Surge, have been placed on leave while the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division investigates; the disclosure comes amid days of protests and calls for accountability and ongoing scrutiny of masked federal enforcement in immigration crackdowns.

via KRGV|

#border-patrol #cbp #civil-rights-investigation

politics25 days ago•2 min saved

DOJ probes after two federal officers identified in Minneapolis shooting

ProPublica identified Jesus Ochoa and Raymundo Gutierrez as the two federal officers who shot and killed Alex Pretti in Minneapolis during Operation Metro Surge; CBP placed the agents on leave as protests grew, and the DOJ Civil Rights Division opened an investigation into the shooting amid scrutiny of immigration enforcement and transparency following a separate fatal incident in the city.

via The Guardian|

#border-patrol #cbp #civil-rights-investigation

politics27 days ago•1 min saved

Minnesota CBP Agent Arrested for DWI After Vomit-Soaked Car Stop

A 31-year-old CBP employee, Alfredo Mancillas Jr., was arrested in St. Paul, Minnesota, on third- and fourth-degree driving while intoxicated after state troopers found him unconscious and “covered in vomit” in a car in a no‑parking zone; he failed a field sobriety test and refused a breath test, then was released on recognizance with a March 24 court date. DHS said its professional responsibility office is reviewing the case as part of ongoing immigration enforcement efforts in Minnesota (Operation Metro Surge), which have drawn backlash amid earlier deadly incidents involving federal agents; the week also featured leadership changes, with Tom Homan taking charge of Minnesota operations and CBP’s Gregory Bovino being demoted.

via The Guardian|

#cbp #dwi #immigration

politics28 days ago•4 min saved

Homan pushes Minnesota drawdown as feds seek jail access

Border czar Tom Homan announced a plan to draw down federal immigration enforcement in Minnesota, contingent on access to state jails and expanded detainer cooperation after Minnesota Department of Corrections began honoring detainers; he praised talks with Attorney General Ellison, stressed he will stay on mission, and argued the move will improve safety for residents and officers as the plan develops.

via CBS News|

#cbp #ice #immigration

politics29 days ago•2 min saved

Minnesota to see federal immigration footprint shrink, Homan says

U.S. border czar Tom Homan said ICE and CBP are crafting a plan to draw down their large presence in Minnesota, signaling a shift amid civil unrest and concerns about past enforcement; he’s coordinating with state and local leaders, including Gov. Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Frey, and the administration has directed involvement in Minneapolis as part of ongoing deportation operations.

via CNBC|

#cbp #ice #immigration-enforcement