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More than 3,000 fake Gibson guitars seized at Los Angeles port

Authorities say U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents have seized more than 3,000 fake Gibson electric guitars shipped from Asia at the Los Angeles-Long Beach Seaport

The Independent UK

“This is really emotional and personal for us”: $18 million of fake Gibson guitars seized by US Border Protection officers in biggest counterfeit instrument bust on record

Over 3,000 counterfeit Gibsons – along with a handful of fake Fenders, Gretsch guitars, and PRS guitars – were seized after arriving in the US in ocean containers from Asia

Guitar World

'Pure Evil': Former CBP Employee Sentenced for Kidnapping and Murdering 'Estranged' Wife

The defendant invited his wife to a dinner date and instead drove her to his mother's house, where his half-brother strangled her to death.

Latin Times

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CBP Alerts Public to Rising Phone Scams, Warns Against Sharing Personal Info

Scammers typically insist that the individual's cooperation is needed due to an intercepted shipment allegedly tied to the target's name and address

Latin Times

Can the U.S. Government Tell Chinese People Apart?

Drone maker DJI claims the Pentagon has unfairly smeared it as an arm of the Chinese military based on a mix-up of Chinese names.

Reason

Advocacy Group Warns That Ice and Border Patrol Cannot Check Immigration Status During Helene Relief Efforts

"ICE and CBP provide emergency assistance to individuals regardless of their immigration status," said Homeland Security in recent statement

Latin Times

Former CBP Commissioner Says Recent Abuses By Agents Towards Migrants is a 'Cultural Problem' Within Agencies

Chris Magnus' comments come in response to the case of a man that waited almost 24 hours before being rescued from the U.S.-Mexico border wall in Arizona

Latin Times

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Federal border agency report on Uvalde massacre recommends policy changes

The review of CBP agents’ response to the 2022 Robb Elementary School shooting found that active shooting training was insufficient.

The Texas Tribune

Apps, 911 services and mobile phones don’t offset deadly consequences of more restrictive border policies

The U.S.-Mexico border is once again dominating a U.S. presidential election.

The Conversation

CBP to pay $45 million over pregnancy discrimination suit filed by more than 1,000 employees

The women's lawyers said the settlement includes an agreement by the agency to enact reforms aimed at addressing discriminatory practices

Latin Times

CBP officers in Arizona perform largest fentanyl seizure in agency history

Officers found a close to 4 million blue fentanyl pills at the Port of Lukeville

Latin Times

A record number of Chinese migrants have crossed the U.S.-Mexico border in the last 18 months

Over the last three years, China has been the largest source of illegal migration from any nation outside the Americas

Latin Times

Migrants at the border report 'unnecessary' family separation and verbal abuse by U.S. authorities

The Kino Border Initiative reports to have found 101 instances over two weeks of migrants losing touch with their families after agents send them back

Latin Times

Biden's Asylum Halt Leads To Migrant Uncertainty

Migrants face challenges and uncertainty as Biden halts asylum processing, leading to deportations and complex legal processes.

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Israeli forces take control at Rafah crossing; How a Border Patrol agent sees his job

Israeli forces have taken control of the Gaza side of the Rafah crossing into Egypt. A U.S. Border Patrol agent explains how he sees his agency's mission.

WEKU

How a U.S. Customs and Border Protection veteran sees his agency's mission

Ryan Riccucci, a 17-year agency veteran, says he feels the agency is misunderstood by the U.S. public.

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Senator Urges CBP To Reverse Policy On Marijuana Use

Senator Lankford challenges CBP's decision to reduce marijuana use policy for Border Patrol recruits, citing concerns about security and federal law compli...

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NY Man Sentenced for Smuggling Pythons in Pants

Learn about the case of a New York man who smuggled Burmese pythons in his pants through a U.S.-Canadian border crossing, resulting in probation and a fine.

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A California community sees a dip in immigration. Where have all the people gone?

The town of Jacumba, on the California-Mexico border, has experienced a massive influx of migrants. Unofficial detention camps have popped up throughout the community. Then one day, something changed.

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US Customs: Redesigned Apple Watches Exempt from Import Ban

Learn about the US Customs statement on redesigned Apple Watches, confirming they are not subject to import ban. Stay informed on the latest tech news.

Latin Times

Migrants are Being Released on U.S. Streets as Border Encounters Keep Breaking Records

Migrants in Tucson were released on the streets before being taken to final destinations in coordination with city officials and nonprofits

WEKU

Federal judge prohibits separating migrant families at the border

The settlement says migrant families cannot be separated at the border for the next eight years, a policy of the Trump administration. Around 1,000 children remain separated from their parents.

Latin Times

GOP Senators Push for Tighter Asylum Curbs in Exchange for Ukraine Aid

The urgency to reach a deal before year-end adds pressure to the talks as Republicans seek more concessions

WEKU

Migrants are showing up at the U.S. southern border in historic numbers. Here's why

The migrant surge at the southern border hit a record of over 2.4 million. Republicans say it's a failure of Biden's policies. The U.N. says, globally, there's never been so many displaced people.

Chicago Sun-Times

Raw goat entrails among items confiscated at O’Hare last week

A passenger also was carrying 1 pound of unknown meat and 2 pounds of garden eggs. The items were taken and destroyed.

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