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US politics
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Trump could introduce 'mandatory' social media reviews for travelers

U.S. Customs and Border Protection proposes requiring five years of social media history and account handles from ESTA travelers from 42 countries.
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
3 weeks ago

Just Following Orders: Timeline for an Assault - San Francisco Bay Times

Federal agents used less-lethal munitions and chemical irritants against Reverend Jorge Bautista and protesters at Alameda Coast Guard Base, violating constitutional protections and court orders.
fromFortune
1 month ago

'No matter who you are, you can't just go around throwing stuff at people because you're mad': DC riveted by Subway sandwich hurling case | Fortune

"No matter who you are, you can't just go around throwing stuff at people because you're mad," Assistant U.S. Attorney John Parron told jurors on Tuesday at the start of Dunn's trial on a misdemeanor assault charge.
US politics
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Border Patrol Agent Testifies Against Man Who Threw Sandwich at Him: I Could Smell the Onions and Mustard'

A man threw a sandwich at a U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent in Washington, D.C., was arrested and charged with assaulting a federal officer.
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Photos: Protesters clash with federal agents outside Coast Guard Island as immigration enforcement descends on Bay Area

Federal agents clashed with demonstrators at Coast Guard Island in Oakland, using vehicles and pepper spray to disperse protesters blocking the entrance.
US politics
fromThe Oaklandside
1 month ago

What is Coast Guard Island? Who's been deported in 2025? Will OPD assist federal agents?

More than 100 CBP agents are arriving at Coast Guard Island in Alameda to stage Bay Area immigration enforcement operations.
US politics
fromAxios
2 months ago

Pritzker about DHS: "They are the ones that are making it a war zone"

Federal agents were struck by vehicles in Brighton Park; an agent fired, wounding a driver, and two suspects were federally charged and remain in custody.
US news
fromCbsnews
2 months ago

Los Angeles man demands answers after wife was detained at scheduled green card meeting

A Pasadena woman pursuing U.S. citizenship was detained by federal immigration agents at a green card appointment after being asked to make a passport copy.
US news
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

U.S. Customs officer charged with posing as the Plymouth town manager

A Customs and Border Protection officer faces identity fraud charges after impersonating the Plymouth town manager to complain about cars wrapped in Christmas lights.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
2 months ago

Giant Bicycles Accused of Using Forced Labor, CBP Issues Withhold Release Order on Brand's Products

U.S. CBP issued a Withhold Release Order detaining Giant-manufactured bicycles, parts, and accessories from Taiwan over identified forced labor indicators.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Lawyers call for inquiry after immigration agents fired at truck in San Bernardino

Masked CBP agents shot at a San Bernardino man's truck during an Aug. 16 stop; surveillance video contradicts DHS claim that he rammed agents.
US politics
frommasslive
4 months ago

Wanted Mass. man now accused by police of shooting off-duty Border Patrol agent

An off-duty U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer was shot during a robbery attempt in Manhattan but is expected to survive.
US politics
fromMiami Herald
4 months ago

Man tried to ship guns, thousands of rounds of ammo from Port of Miami to Haiti: feds

Williamson Dossous was arrested for attempting to smuggle firearms and ammunition from Miami to Haiti.
fromConde Nast Traveler
6 months ago

Global Entry Adds Second Airport to 'Enrollment on Departure' Program

This program eliminates the need for [Global Entry] applicants to schedule an interview at an enrollment center, streamlining the [Global Entry] application process.
Miami food
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Soccer (FIFA)
fromESPN.com
6 months ago

Border Patrol will be at Club WC, says it's routine

U.S. Customs and Border Protection assures safety measures for the FIFA Club World Cup amid concerns over immigration enforcement.
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fromLos Angeles Times
6 months ago

Why it can take hours to get through customs at LAX for some unlucky travellers

In fiscal year 2024, U.S. Customs and Border Protection processed over 420 million travelers at ports of entry nationwide, indicating a 6.6% increase in traffic.
Los Angeles
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
6 months ago

How the Signal Knockoff App TeleMessage Got Hacked in 20 Minutes

A hacker breached TeleMessage and accessed sensitive information from a US government agency and a major cryptocurrency exchange.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.thepinknews.com
7 months ago

Left-wing streamer claims he was detained at US border and questioned on views

Hasan Piker was detained by customs agents who questioned him over his political views, raising concerns about targeted scrutiny based on ideology.
Privacy professionals
fromEpicenter NYC
7 months ago

What to do with your cell phone at U.S. borders (yes, even citizens) - Epicenter NYC

Heightened security at U.S. borders has caused concern among certain professions regarding civil liberties and the right to privacy.
SF parents
fromSFGATE
7 months ago

Santa Cruz woman 'traumatized' after being freed from weekslong ICE detention

Ward's detention and subsequent release highlight issues with rigid immigration enforcement impacting long-time residents despite their legal status.
Privacy professionals
fromThe New Yorker
7 months ago

Updated U.S. Customs and Border Protection Questionnaire

The article critiques government agency practices that infringe on civil liberties under the guise of security.
It employs dark humor to highlight absurdities in U.S. policies and border control.
Public safety concerns are juxtaposed with violations of constitutional rights.
fromKqed
8 months ago

Border Patrol Arrest Claims From Bakersfield Raid Don't Match Records | KQED

Gregory Bovino's 'Operation Return to Sender' aimed to target illegal immigrants with criminal histories, yet only one arrest record for the 78 detained emerged.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.npr.org
8 months ago

Troops arrive at the border to help with enforcement despite fewer migrant crossings

"I feel like they're basically turning this place into a military zone, or a wanna-be conflict zone when in reality it isn't," said local resident Anibal Galindo of the deployment.
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