All articles tagged with #cbp
Originally Published 13 days ago — by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (.gov)
U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized approximately 935 pounds of cocaine worth $6.7 million hidden inside a cargo trailer chassis arriving from the Dominican Republic at the Port of San Juan, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking.
Originally Published 27 days ago — by ABC7 Chicago
Customs and Border Patrol agents conducted immigration enforcement operations in Chicago's Little Village, resulting in at least 15 arrests amid community protests and concerns over aggressive tactics and timing before the holidays, with officials and community leaders expressing mixed reactions.
Originally Published 28 days ago — by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (.gov)
U.S. Customs and Border Protection collected over $200 billion in tariffs in 2025, largely due to executive orders from President Trump, with efforts focused on enforcing trade laws, uncovering evasion schemes, and protecting American industries.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
An appeals court has temporarily halted a judge's order requiring CBP's Greg Bovino to meet daily with a judge regarding immigration enforcement in Chicago, after the DOJ appealed the order, arguing it oversteps judicial authority.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
A federal judge has ordered CBP official Greg Bovino to appear in Chicago court next week for a lawsuit concerning alleged violations of a restraining order related to immigration enforcement tactics, including the alleged unjustified use of tear gas during protests.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Oaklandside
The planned Border Patrol surge operation in Oakland and the greater Bay Area has been canceled, according to local officials, amid protests and uncertainty about the federal government's intentions following President Trump's announcement to pause the operation in San Francisco.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Homeland Security (.gov)
Criminal organizations in Mexico, in coordination with domestic extremist groups, are offering bounties and providing logistical support to target and attack U.S. ICE and CBP officers, especially in Chicago, with efforts including surveillance, harassment, and assassination attempts, prompting increased security measures and public alerts.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (.gov)
U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued a Withhold Release Order against Giant Manufacturing Co. Ltd. from Taiwan, due to evidence of forced labor practices in their bicycle and parts manufacturing, marking the third such order in 2025, as part of efforts to combat forced labor in supply chains.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by NBC News
U.S. Customs intercepted over 11,000 counterfeit Labubu dolls worth over $500,000 at Seattle airport, as part of efforts to combat illegal imports and protect intellectual property, with the fake dolls being destroyed and no arrests made yet.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Bloomberg Law News
Masimo has sued US Customs and Border Protection, claiming it unlawfully reversed a decision that allowed Apple to restore a blood-oxygen monitoring feature on Apple Watches, which Masimo alleges infringes its patents. The company seeks to block the enforcement of CBP's recent ruling and restore the original decision that restricted imports of Apple Watches with the feature enabled, arguing the reversal was unlawful and violated procedural policies.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by WIRED
Customs and Border Protection agents in the US searched nearly 15,000 devices at the border from April to June 2025, marking a 17% increase from previous records, highlighting ongoing concerns over privacy and border security powers.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by ABC News
A man in Washington D.C. faces federal assault charges after allegedly throwing a sandwich at a CBP agent during a confrontation, amid heightened tensions over federal law enforcement presence in the city.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by NPR
A 70-year-old man pleaded guilty after kicking a CBP beagle named Freddie during a baggage search at Washington Dulles Airport, injuring the dog while attempting to smuggle prohibited agricultural products into the U.S. The man was ordered to pay veterinary bills and deported to Egypt, highlighting the importance of K9 units in law enforcement and the consequences of animal abuse.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by The Guardian
US immigration authorities are collecting DNA from migrants, including children, and uploading it to a national criminal database, raising privacy and ethical concerns about genetic surveillance and the treatment of immigrant communities.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
A federal judge in California has ruled that migrant children held in open-air desert camps by US Customs and Border Protection must be expeditiously processed and placed in safe and sanitary facilities. The judge's order comes after children's rights attorneys argued that federal immigration officials directed migrants to these camps without providing adequate food, water, shelter, and medical services. The judge also ordered CBP to file an interim report by May 10 on the number of minors held in open-air sites and how the agency has complied with the order.