Customs and Border Protection

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is the largest federal law enforcement agency of the United States Department of Homeland Security. It is primarily responsible for regulating and facilitating international trade, collecting import duties, and enforcing U.S. regulations, including immigration and border security. CBP is currently newsworthy due to several recent events. Firstly, courts are ordering CBP to refund billions in tariffs collected under the Trump administration after the Supreme Court deemed them illegal. This involves establishing a refund system and processing claims from importers like FedEx. Secondly, a U.S. military laser reportedly downed a CBP drone, leading to airspace closures and raising questions about coordination and technology use. Finally, the agency is facing scrutiny regarding the actions of its agents, including controversies surrounding incidents involving deaths during immigration enforcement and accusations of collaboration between local police and federal immigration agents, sparking debates about the role of local law enforcement in federal immigration policies.