Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a federal law enforcement agency responsible for securing U.S. borders and enforcing immigration laws. Recent news focuses on the agency's involvement in immigration raids in Minnesota. These raids gained attention after Alex Pretti was fatally shot by federal agents, prompting conflicting accounts regarding whether he brandished a weapon. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) submitted a report to Congress indicating two agents fired their guns. Further complicating the situation, the U.S. Justice Department is investigating Minnesota officials, including the Governor, Attorney General, and Minneapolis Mayor, for allegedly obstructing federal immigration agents. This investigation follows a lawsuit filed by these officials against the federal government, highlighting the ongoing tension and legal battles surrounding immigration enforcement policies and the actions of CBP agents.