Customs and Border Protection

The latest news on Customs and Border Protection

Jan 15, 2013

CHICAGO (AP) — It sounded ghoulish enough: a shipment of 18 frozen human heads discovered and seized by customs officials during routine X-ray screening of cargo arriving at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago.

Sep 9, 2011

U.S.-Mexico barrier won't solve illegal immigration, says W. Ralph Basham.

Sep 30, 2008

When does the government get your belongings without good reason? When you're re-entering the country.

Sep 30, 2008

Democrats offer measure to require border agents to establish a "reasonable suspicion" before search.

Sep 17, 2008

Immigration expert argues border security should use risk-management approach that values openness

Aug 20, 2008

The department will try to gather biometric data on all departing foreigners without causing delays.

Jun 25, 2008

The government has been seizing electronics from randomly selected travelers. Tell us what you think.

Jun 24, 2008

A controversial customs practice creates a legal backlash.

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