Customs and Border Protection
PulseAugur coverage of Customs and Border Protection — every cluster mentioning Customs and Border Protection across labs, papers, and developer communities, ranked by signal.
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Ex-Flock Worker Alleges Company Lied About Surveillance Camera Use
Jonathan Paz, a former government affairs manager at the surveillance company Flock, has spoken out about his experience, alleging the company misled him and the public. Paz initially joined Flock believing its license …
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New depth-first layouts boost $k^2$-tree compression and performance
Researchers have developed new depth-first representations for $k^2$-trees to improve their efficiency and compression, addressing the poor cache performance of traditional level-wise layouts. The proposed methods, incl…
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Georgia man faces felony charge for wiping phone during border search
A man in Georgia has been charged with a felony for allegedly wiping his phone while being questioned by Customs and Border Protection. The incident raises questions about the legality of tricking the US government into…
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Trump's "self-deportation" program nears 200,000 departures
The Trump administration's "self-deportation" initiative, which offers financial incentives for unauthorized immigrants to leave the U.S., is projected to facilitate over 200,000 departures. This program, part of a broa…
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US citizen charged for GrapheneOS phone wipe during airport search
A US citizen, Sam Tunick, is facing federal charges for allegedly wiping his GrapheneOS-enabled phone during an airport search, which prosecutors are treating as an attempt to destroy evidence. This case is reportedly t…
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Texas town sues Trump admin over border wall's flood levee threat
The town of Presidio, Texas, is suing the Trump administration to block the construction of a border wall, arguing it threatens the town's flood levees along the Rio Grande. Presidio's development district contends that…
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ICE officer in fatal Maine shooting had history of mental health crises, Congress learns
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer involved in a fatal shooting in Maine had a documented history of mental health issues and violent behavior, according to a report disclosed to Congress. This revelat…
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Supreme Court backs Trump administration's stricter asylum rules
The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the Trump administration's stricter asylum rules, allowing for asylum seekers to be turned away at the southern border if they have not yet entered U.S. territory. This decision r…
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Trump's border wall construction faces significant timeline challenges
The construction of the border wall, a key initiative from the Trump administration, faces significant challenges in meeting its projected completion date. Despite declarations of being on track, only 10% of the planned…
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ICE buys immigrant tax data, skirting court order
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has reportedly entered into a nearly $10 million contract with data broker Thundercat Technology LLC to acquire immigrants' tax identifiers. This move by ICE, under the Trump ad…
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US to complete Trump's border wall by late 2027
The United States anticipates completing President Donald Trump's southern border wall by late 2027. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott stated that the reinforced metal beam barrier will extend from…
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Supreme Court ruling offers Trump an exit from trade war
The Supreme Court has provided Donald Trump with a way to exit his previous trade war policies, which had alienated allies and increased inflation. This ruling allows companies to seek refunds for tariffs imposed under …
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Trump admin adopts Obama-era tactic for deportation stats
The White House is set to revise its deportation statistics to include individuals quickly removed at the border, aiming to reach a goal of one million deportations annually. This approach mirrors a strategy used by the…
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US Agencies to Operate Surveillance Tower in Mexico
Multiple U.S. agencies, including the FBI and DEA, are preparing to operate from a large surveillance tower in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico. This operation is part of an investigation by José Olivares for Drop Site, highlighti…
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ICE explores developing smart glasses to supplement facial recognition app
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is considering developing its own smart glasses to enhance its facial recognition app, Mobile Fortify. This technology would allow officers to scan faces and quickly access gove…
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GOP revolt stalls House agenda, blocking FISA, farm bill, and DHS funding
A Republican revolt has stalled legislative action in the House of Representatives, preventing debate on several key bills. House GOP leadership attempted to combine a long-term extension of FISA's Section 702, the farm…
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DHS plans $265M drone expansion, including Predator-style surveillance aircraft
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) intends to significantly expand its fleet of Predator-style surveillance drones, with Customs and Border Protection (CBP) leading the acquisition. This expansion, funded by the …
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Democrats, Republicans clash over DHS funding post-shooting
A shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner has not altered the political stalemate regarding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown. Republicans are using the incident to argue for unconditional DH…
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California community urged to reject CBP's AI-powered surveillance tower
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking approval to erect an AI-powered surveillance tower in San Clemente, California. This tower, proposed by Anduril Industries, would enable continuous monitoring of c…