Beginning July 6, conditionally approved Global Entry, SENTRI and U.S.-Mexico FAST applicants will be able to complete in-person interviews at most Trusted Traveler Programs enrollment centers in the United States. Keep Reading
I’ve never stated nor indicated, nor will I ever, that I’m ashamed of my roots or nationality. Keep Reading
European nations appear on track to reopen their borders between each other by July 1, and their representatives in Brussels are now debating what virus-related criteria should apply. Keep Reading
The BIRD Homeland Security (HLS) program is a joint initiative funded by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) and the Israel Ministry of Public Security (MOPS). Keep Reading
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers at the El Paso port of entry apprehended 48 illegal aliens between June 18 and June 20. All were attempting to enter the U.S. illegally as railcar stowaways. Keep Reading
Over the last three years, people smugglers have pocketed more than EUR 330 million from their criminal operations on the Western and Central Mediterranean migratory routes. Keep Reading
The Pandemic Response Accountability Committee (PRAC) has released its first report, identifying common areas of concern among agencies of different sizes and with different missions. Keep Reading
Only two of the 12 components reviewed fully met requirements to analyze and document vehicle use and cost data to help them achieve the right type and size of fleet vehicles to meet their missions. Keep Reading
Manchester Airport in the U.K. is giving passengers the opportunity to pre-book a 15 minute security slot as part of a new trial by operator Manchester Airports Group. Keep Reading
"The appropriate recourse is therefore to remand to DHS so that it may consider the problem anew," Chief Justice John Roberts wrote for the majority. Keep Reading
Changes to health and safety protocols include social distancing, continuous monitoring, and use of personal protective equipment. Keep Reading
OIG conducted unannounced inspections of 21 facilities to evaluate CBP’s compliance with applicable detention standards. Keep Reading
The concern is that the kickback against facial recognition for law enforcement will spread to travel. Biometrics is such an inherent part of international travel infrastructure that omitting it would likely cause widespread security and logistics issues. Keep Reading
Multiple dynamic phenomena, domestic and international in origin, influencing illegal flows can be overlooked. Keep Reading
The U.S. Supreme Court said Monday it will not take up a legal battle over whether local governments can declare themselves sanctuaries and refuse to help federal agents enforce immigration laws. Keep Reading
Since establishment, the CCRT has responded to 2,200 questions from the trade community and facilitated clearance of 400 FEMA-arranged flights full of critical medical supplies. Keep Reading
Deputy Executive Assistant Commissioner Wagner has been assigned to CBP headquarters in D.C. since 1999 and was appointed to his current role in the Office of Field Operations (OFO) in April 2014. Keep Reading
COVID-19, and measures being taken by countries to control its spread, are impacting crime around the world, including migrant smuggling and human trafficking. Keep Reading
By the end of the year, Frontex and the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights plan to establish a team of as many as 40 fundamental rights monitors. Keep Reading
A U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations (AMO) AS-350 helicopter was struck by a laser beam while conducting operations over protests in Detroit. Keep Reading