CBP Agent Shot in Riverside Park Robbery Attempt; Suspect Is Undocumented
An off-duty CBP agent was shot in the face and arm during an attempted robbery in New York City’s Riverside Park late Saturday, police said.
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Federal Agents Denied Entry to Dodger Stadium, Sparking Confusion
A convoy of unmarked federal vehicles attempted to enter Dodger Stadium’s parking lots Thursday morning, prompting online speculation about a potential immigration enforcement action.
Senate Confirms Controversial Trump Pick to Lead Border Protection Agency
The U.S. Senate on Wednesday confirmed Rodney Scott as commissioner of CBP in a 51-46 party-line vote, despite accusations he helped cover up the death of a migrant in federal custody.
Widow of Border Patrol Recruit Still Fighting for Benefits 16 Years After His Death
When Border Patrol trainee Nate Afolayan collapsed and died during an intense training program in southern California, his wife, Lisa, applied for federal benefits meant to support families of public safety officers who die in the line of duty.
Border Agents Ordered Not to Attend Diversity Events, Official Says
Customs and Border Protection has quietly ordered its agents to steer clear of events hosted by organizations that support women or minority groups in law enforcement.
DHS Offers $1,000 to Undocumented Immigrants Who Voluntarily Leave the U.S.
The Department of Homeland Security is offering undocumented immigrants a $1,000 stipend and travel assistance if they voluntarily leave the country using a new federal mobile app.
Mexican National Sentenced to Two Years for Assaulting Border Patrol Agent
A Mexican man living in the U.S. without legal status has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for assaulting a Border Patrol agent during a failed human smuggling attempt, federal prosecutors said.
Two Border Inspectors Charged in Bribery Scheme at San Ysidro Port
Two CBP officers in Southern California are accused of taking bribes to allow undocumented immigrants into the country without inspection, according to federal prosecutors.