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business5 days ago•2 min saved

FedEx seeks full refund of Trump-era tariffs after Supreme Court ruling

FedEx filed a lawsuit in the US Court of International Trade seeking a full refund of tariffs imposed during the Trump administration after the Supreme Court ruled that Congress, not the presidency, has the authority to levy taxes; the case names CBP and the US government as defendants and does not specify an amount. While the court did not resolve refunds, the decision raises the possibility that duties collected could be returned and has prompted Democratic calls for relief to small businesses and possibly passing refunds to customers; Trump has signaled he will pursue tariffs under other authorities, which would continue to affect prices for US households.

via The Guardian|

#business #customs-and-border-protection #fedex

politics27 days ago•18 min saved

Names Revealed: CBP Agents Who Shot Alex Pretti in Minneapolis

ProPublica identifies Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and CBP officer Raymundo Gutierrez as the shooters in the Jan. 24 killing of Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti; both men, part of Operation Metro Surge and from South Texas, were placed on leave and are the subject of a DOJ Civil Rights Division investigation amid protests and calls for transparency over the agents’ identities and actions during the chaotic confrontation.

via ProPublica|

#alex-pretti-shooting #border-patrol #customs-and-border-protection

sports1 month ago•2 min saved

Lee Freed at LAX After Missing Travel Docs Delays Giants FanFest Trip

Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee was briefly detained by customs at Los Angeles International Airport after forgetting travel documents in South Korea, but was released following coordination between Pelosi’s office and Giants officials and is cleared to continue his travel to California for a Giants FanFest appearance.

via sfstandard.com|

#customs-and-border-protection #jung-hoo-lee #lax

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

Trump Announces New Leadership for Immigration and Border Agencies

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Rodney Scott, former chief of the U.S. Border Patrol, to lead Customs and Border Protection (CBP), an agency responsible for managing U.S. ports of entry and immigration enforcement. Scott, who served under both Trump and Biden, implemented key policies like the Migrant Protection Protocols. Trump also appointed Caleb Vitello as acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), emphasizing his leadership and experience. Both Scott and Vitello will collaborate with other key figures in Trump's administration to enhance immigration enforcement.

via NPR|

#customs-and-border-protection #ice #immigration

crime1 year ago•2 min saved

Thousands of Counterfeit Gibson Guitars Confiscated in LA

U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents seized over 3,000 counterfeit Gibson electric guitars at the Los Angeles-Long Beach Seaport, which would have been worth $18 million if authentic. The guitars, shipped from Asia, were confirmed as fake by Gibson, a leading manufacturer of premium electric guitars. The seizure highlights the ongoing issue of counterfeit goods, especially during the holiday shopping season, and the importance of consumer vigilance. The investigation, involving multiple agencies, is ongoing, with intellectual property violations carrying severe penalties.

via KMPH Fox 26|

#counterfeit #crime #customs-and-border-protection

crime1 year ago•1 min saved

Record Seizure: 3,000 Fake Gibson Guitars Worth $18M Confiscated

U.S. authorities have seized over 3,000 counterfeit Gibson guitars, valued at nearly $18.7 million, in a record bust. The fake guitars, shipped from Asia, were intercepted by Customs and Border Protection and Homeland Security in Los Angeles. Gibson confirmed the guitars were counterfeit, as genuine Gibsons are made in the U.S. The bust highlights the risk of buying from unauthorized sources, especially during the holiday season. Gibson's CMO expressed the emotional impact on the company and its artisans.

via New York Post |

#counterfeit #crime #customs-and-border-protection

crime1 year ago•1 min saved

Authorities Seize $18M in Counterfeit Gibson Guitars in Record Bust

Authorities in Los Angeles seized 3,000 counterfeit Gibson guitars valued at $18 million, marking the largest counterfeit musical instrument seizure on record. The operation involved U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Homeland Security Investigations, and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. The guitars were intended for online sale, where buyers might not verify their authenticity. Gibson representatives noted the fakes were not convincing to knowledgeable players. No suspects have been identified in the case.

via WKRC TV Cincinnati|

#counterfeit-guitars #crime #customs-and-border-protection

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"Congress Urged to Fund Installation of Border Fentanyl Scanners to Combat Smuggling"

Sen. Jon Tester is urging Congress to allocate funds for the installation of fentanyl scanning equipment at the southern border, which currently remains unused due to lack of funding. Tester blames Republicans for blocking bipartisan border security legislation that would have provided the necessary funds. Customs and Border Protection states that the majority of seized fentanyl comes through legal ports of entry, and acting CBP Commissioner Troy Miller emphasizes the need for funding to install the scanners, aiming to increase the scanning of personal vehicles from less than 5% to 40% by the end of 2025. Congressional Republicans have also raised concerns about the effectiveness of fentanyl scanners at the border, prompting a review by the Government Accountability Office.

via NBC News|

#border-security #congressional-funding #customs-and-border-protection

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

"BSO Sergeant Arrested for Drug Offenses at Miami International Airport"

Broward Sheriff’s Office sergeant Bryan Vidal Lorenzo was arrested at Miami International Airport after Customs and Border Protection officials found suspected MDMA in his luggage. He was charged with possession and importation of a controlled substance into Florida, and has been placed on administrative leave without pay. Lorenzo posted a $5,000 bond and was ordered to attend drug counseling.

via WPLG Local 10|

#broward-sheriffs-office #bso #crime

immigration2 years ago•3 min saved

Migrant Surge Overwhelms Border Patrol and Congress as December Numbers Exceed 200K

Migrant encounters at the southern border have surpassed 200,000 in December, with over a week remaining in the month. This surge comes after a year of multiple records being broken for daily and monthly encounters, with over 2.4 million encounters in the fiscal year. Border Patrol agents are reportedly outmanned at a ratio of approximately 200:1 with migrants. The Biden administration is facing criticism for its policies and rollback of Trump-era border measures, while Republicans are calling for stricter asylum limits and increased border security. Negotiations for additional funding and immigration reform legislation are ongoing, but a deal is unlikely to be reached before January.

via Fox News|

#customs-and-border-protection #immigration #immigration-crisis

immigration2 years ago•2 min saved

US Customs and Border Protection Halts Railway Operations in Eagle Pass and El Paso to Address Migrant Influx

The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is temporarily suspending international railway crossings in Eagle Pass and El Paso to redirect personnel for processing an influx of migrants. CBP apprehended nearly 3,000 migrants in Eagle Pass and around 1,300 in El Paso over the weekend. The suspension of rail crossings is a response to smuggling organizations moving migrants through Mexico via freight trains. This comes as CBP has already suspended vehicle processing at Eagle Pass International Bridge 1 and operations at other ports of entry due to overwhelming numbers of migrants. The Biden administration is negotiating with Senate Republicans over immigration restrictions, while Texas Governor Abbott is expected to sign a controversial bill allowing the arrest of migrants crossing between ports of entry.

via Texas Public Radio|

#customs-and-border-protection #immigration #migrants

customs-and-border-protection2 years ago•1 min saved

Massive Seizure of "Vaginal Tightening Gel" Syringes at MSP Airport

Customs officers at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport seized a shipment of 2,536 pre-filled syringes of "vaginal tightening gel" from Hong Kong, with an estimated resale value of over $19,000. The gel, in violation of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, was headed to a Woodbury residence. CBP warns that using unregulated gels can be dangerous, as they may contain unapproved ingredients, and urges consumers to be cautious when purchasing such products.

via CBS Minnesota|

#cbp #customs-and-border-protection #msp-airport

immigration2 years ago•1 min saved

US Implements Border Restrictions to Combat Illegal Entries

The US has closed a border crossing in Texas to vehicles and limited traffic at another crossing in Arizona in response to increased levels of illegal entries. The closures and reductions in vehicle entries are aimed at shifting more resources to address the ongoing migration surge. The Border Patrol's Tucson sector, which includes the remote desert crossing in Lukeville, has become the busiest sector along the US-Mexico border. The staffing cuts to legal trade and travel are a response to the demands for processing individuals who cross the border illegally, often to seek asylum.

via Yahoo News|

#border-crossings #customs-and-border-protection #illegal-entries

immigration2 years ago•2 min saved

US Implements Border Restrictions and Virtual Processing Amidst Migrant Surges

The US has closed a border crossing in Texas to vehicles and limited traffic at another crossing in Arizona in response to increasing illegal entries. The closures and reductions in vehicle entries are aimed at shifting more resources to address the surge in migration along these routes. The Border Patrol's Tucson sector, which includes the remote desert crossing in Lukeville, has experienced a significant increase in migration in recent months. The move comes as the US continues to see heightened levels of migrant encounters at the Southwest Border, driven by smugglers spreading disinformation and preying on vulnerable individuals.

via The Associated Press|

#border-security #customs-and-border-protection #illegal-crossings

human-rights2 years ago•3 min saved

Inhumane Treatment of Asylum Seekers at Unofficial Camps in San Diego

Thousands of migrants and people seeking asylum have been held in open-air detention sites (OADS) near the US-Mexico border in San Diego, where they are exposed to harsh conditions without adequate food, water, shelter, sanitation, and basic necessities. Nonprofit organizations and volunteers provide limited support, but Customs and Border Protection (CBP) fails to meet its own standards for the treatment of migrants in custody. The Women's Refugee Commission (WRC) has made recommendations for CBP to process migrants in a humane manner, for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to develop a comprehensive response, for Congress to increase investment in aid organizations, and for the Biden administration to rescind the asylum ban and expand asylum processing capacity.

via ReliefWeb|

#asylum-seekers #border-detention #customs-and-border-protection