US Customs and Border Protection
گمرک و حفاظت مرزی آمریکا
Authority / regulator
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View Timeline →US Customs Detains Journalist Max Blumenthal After Iran Trip
American journalist Max Blumenthal was detained and questioned by US Customs and Border Protection officers at Dulles International Airport upon his return from Iran. This…
Trump Signs $70 Billion Immigration Enforcement Bill Amidst Democratic Standoff
President Trump has signed a $70 billion immigration enforcement bill amidst a standoff with Democrats, raising concerns among immigrant advocates about the lack of oversight…
Somali World Cup Referee Denied Entry to U.S. Amidst Controversy
Omar Artan, a Somali referee selected to officiate at the World Cup, was denied entry into the U.S. by Customs and Border Protection for additional…
Trump Attempts to Terminate Legal Status for CBP One App Users Despite Judicial Block
Former President Trump is attempting to end the temporary legal status for individuals who entered the U.S. using the CBP One app, despite a previous…
Significant Decrease in Illegal Immigrant Arrests at the Southern U.S. Border
The number of illegal immigrant arrests at the U.S. southern border has significantly decreased since Donald Trump's inauguration, with a drop from over 2,000 daily…
Trump's Plan to Establish 'Foreign Revenue Service' for Tariffs
Donald Trump plans to create a 'Foreign Revenue Service' to collect tariff revenues, drawing criticism from Democrats. This move is part of his broader economic…
Trump: Illegal Immigrants Will Be Deported
Donald Trump plans to deport all illegal immigrants and eliminate birthright citizenship during his presidency. He aims to protect 'Dreamers' while prioritizing immigration reform as…
Trump Unveils Two More Options for Immigration Policy Implementation
Donald Trump has appointed Rodney Scott and Caleb Watlow to key positions in immigration enforcement, signaling a strong commitment to his immigration policies, including the…
Donald Trump Confirms 'Use of Military' for Widespread Deportation of Illegal Immigrants
Donald Trump has confirmed plans to declare a national emergency to use the military for the deportation of illegal immigrants, a key promise from his…
The U.S. Bans Imports from Three Chinese Companies Due to Use of 'Uyghur Forced Labor'
The U.S. has banned imports from three additional Chinese companies due to their involvement in forced labor practices against Uyghurs and other minorities. This action…
Investigation Continues into Car Explosion at US-Canada Border; US Officials: Not Terrorist
A car explosion at the US-Canada border resulted in two fatalities and one injury, prompting temporary closure of border crossings. US officials, including the FBI,…
Trump Announces Resignation of U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security
U.S. President Donald Trump announced the resignation of Kirstjen Nielsen as Secretary of Homeland Security, effective April 6, 2019. Kevin McAleenan will take over as…
Trump Threatens to Close the Mexico Border by Next Week
Donald Trump has threatened to close the U.S.-Mexico border if Mexico does not stop illegal migrants from entering the U.S. This comes amid resource constraints…
Death of Second Guatemalan Child; Refugee Children in the U.S. Undergo Medical Testing
A second Guatemalan child, Felipe Gomez Alonzo, died in a U.S. migrant detention center, prompting U.S. officials to announce that nearly all detained children will…
The United States Bans Imports of Cotton Products from Turkmenistan
The U.S. has banned imports of cotton products from Turkmenistan due to allegations of child and forced labor in cotton cultivation. This decision follows advocacy…
Iranian Researcher Deported from Boston Airport in the U.S.
An Iranian researcher, Mohsen Dehnavy, was deported from Logan Airport in Boston along with his family despite holding a valid visa. The incident has raised…
Reaction to Online Data Collection of Visa Applicants by the U.S. Government
The U.S. government has implemented a new plan requiring visa applicants to disclose their social media activities, prompting backlash from privacy advocates. Critics argue that…