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.
- subsidiary of United States Department of Homeland Security 95%
- employed by Rodney Scott 95%
- affiliated with United States Department of Homeland Security 90%
- parent of Department Of Homeland Security 90%
- subsidiary of Department Of Homeland Security 90%
- affiliated with Us Immigration And Customs Enforcement 60%
2 day(s) with sentiment data
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University rescinds job offer to activist over phone wipe incident
Georgia State University has rescinded a job offer to activist Samuel Tunick following his alleged wiping of an Android phone to prevent a search by Customs and Border Protection. Tunick claims the decision was arbitrar…
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Trump administration bulldozes local concerns on border wall plan
The Trump administration is proceeding with plans to construct a border wall and other security measures along the southern border, overriding local concerns from Texas border counties. Despite pushback from county offi…
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Chinese student accused of photographing US airports for government contact
A Chinese national studying in Canada, Weiheng Zeng, is accused of photographing sensitive U.S. airport facilities and aircraft for a suspected Chinese government official. Zeng allegedly made multiple trips into the U.…
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Home Depot, Amazon, Walmart Differ on Using Tariff Refunds
Several major retailers are navigating substantial tariff refunds following a Supreme Court ruling, with each company adopting a distinct strategy for the recovered funds. Home Depot received $730 million, primarily usi…
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CBP agents misused surveillance tech to spy on family, aid traffickers
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents have reportedly misused surveillance databases to spy on family members, solicit dates, and even aid drug traffickers. These abuses, documented in files from 2009 to 2022,…
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CBP Workers Accused of Misusing Databases for Personal Spying
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) employees have reportedly misused government databases to spy on individuals, including ex-partners, romantic interests, and colleagues. Records obtained by WIRED reveal hundreds of a…
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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…