HSToday Executive Leadership Interview: CBP’s John Wagner on Myths, Future of Biometrics at the Border
Introducing HSToday's new Leadership Interview series to increase clarity on the law and your government. Keep Reading
PERSPECTIVE: The Complexity of Modeling Border Security Operational Space
Multiple dynamic phenomena, domestic and international in origin, influencing illegal flows can be overlooked. Keep Reading
CBP Announces May 2020 Operational Update
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
Homeland Security Experts on the Biggest Threats and Challenges the U.S. Faces in 2020
Top names in various sectors of the homeland mission discuss what they see facing our country in the year ahead. Keep Reading
PERSPECTIVE: Giving Thanks for the CBP Agents and Officers Who Give Back
We should be proud of the oath we’ve taken that guides us to give everything to protect our country. Keep Reading
Federal Judge Rules Trump Administration Must Provide Mental Health Services to Migrant Families Separated at Border
The ruling in Los Angeles said the Trump administration could be held accountable for the psychological effects of its hard-line immigration policies. Keep Reading
Shoot Migrants’ Legs, Build Alligator Moat: Behind Trump’s Ideas for Border
Later in a meeting, aides recalled, he suggested that they shoot migrants in the legs to slow them down. That’s not allowed either, they told him. Keep Reading
OIG Finds Federal Law, CBP Policy Violated with Asylum Seekers at Port of Entry
OIG found that Tecate officials do not create records when they instruct individuals to go to other ports to make their asylum claims. Keep Reading
Esper Approves Troop Deployments Along the U.S.-Mexico Border Through 2020
Defense Secretary Mark Esper has authorized up to 5,500 servicemembers to continue missions along the U.S.-Mexico border in fiscal year 2020. Keep Reading
July Migration Statistics Show Consistent Decline from Record Levels in May
According to CBP data, total July enforcement actions for individuals crossing the border from Northern Triangle countries decreased by 26 percent from June. Keep Reading
OIG: More Than a Third of FBI, HSI Report Border Cooperation Failures
Eighty-seven percent reported at least one negative impact as a result, such as loss of trust, unnecessarily prolonged investigations, and failure to gather evidence or apprehend a target. Keep Reading
PERSPECTIVE: Southern Border Crisis Is Hurting Border Patrol Families
I understand the desire of many to want to come here. But at what cost? It could have been at the cost of my husband’s life. Keep Reading
Your Homeland Security Guide to the Presidential Debates: Platforms and Priorities
We've scoured the candidates' platforms to see what they're promising in the realm of homeland security. Keep Reading
HSToday Candidate Forum: Where the Presidential Hopefuls Stand on Homeland Security Issues
Homeland Security Today reached out to the 2020 presidential campaign field with questions on perspectives. Keep Reading
Border Apprehensions Up 99 Percent from Last Year as Mexico Tariff Threat Looms
Acting CBP Commissioner sounds alarm on "a system-wide emergency that is severely impacting our workforce." Keep Reading
PERSPECTIVE: ISIS Fighter Claims Attack Plot Via Mexico, Underscoring Border Vulnerability
Canadian Abu Henricki says he and other Trinidadians were invited to attempt to penetrate the U.S. borders to mount financial attacks against the country. Keep Reading
Trump Announces New Tariffs on Mexico to Force Cooperation on Illegal Immigration
Tariffs imposed on all goods imported from Mexico beginning June 10 unless that country does more to help reduce illegal immigration from Central America. Keep Reading
Successful Binational Operation Dismantles Illicit Scouting Network on U.S.-Mexico Border
Policia Federal helicopter units deployed for operation in Mexico also discovered and destroyed a poppy field near the International Border, believed to be used for opioid production. Keep Reading
Could Fiber-Optics Resolve the Great Border Debate with a Virtual ‘Wall’?
Biometric advances allow a cable to pick up the vibrations of feet up to 30 feet away, then artificial intelligence would analyze the intrusion. Keep Reading
TSA Sending Up to 400 Workers to Southern Border
In a statement, TSA said it's in the "process of soliciting volunteers to support this effort while minimizing operational impact." Keep Reading