Authorities made about 78,000 arrests last month, according to updated data released this week by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The agency averaged about 3,000 arrests per day in
The day after she gave birth in a Texas border hospital, Nailet and her newborn son were taken by federal agents to a holding facility that immigrants often refer to as the “icebox.” Inside, large cells were packed with women and their young children. Children constantly sneezed and coughed.
US govt agency invites public comments on proposal to collect biometrics from non-citizens
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US govt agency invites public comments on proposal to collect biometrics from non-citizens
Lubna Kably / TNN / Feb 10, 2021, 18:10 IST
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NEW DELHI: The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has reopened for public comments, the proposed changes to its biometric data collection policies.
Under the current regulations CBP may only conduct pilot programs to collect biometrics at exit, at a limited number of air and sea ports. Further, it may only collect biometrics from a limited population.
The proposed policy would expand the agency’s ability to collect biometric data of non-US citizens upon entry to and departure from the country. It would permit collection of photographs or other biometrics from non-US citizen travellers departing from airports, land ports, seaports, or any other authorized point of departure.
Woman indicted for smuggling firearms, ammunition and cash into Mexico
Feb. 9, 2021
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A federal grand jury in Laredo has indicted a woman for allegedly smuggling cash and firearms into Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said on Tuesday.
Lizzette B. Jaimes was charged with smuggling defense articles and approximately $100,000. If convicted, Jaimes faces up to 10 years in prison and a possible $250,000 maximum fine.
Homeland Security Investigations and U.S. Customs and Border Protection conducted the investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael Makens is prosecuting the case.
The case unfolded on Jan. 18, when a Toyota Tundra arrived at the Juarez-Lincoln International Bridge.