United States Customs and Border Protection

United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a federal law enforcement agency responsible for border security. Recent news highlights controversies surrounding CBP's actions. The death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam, a nearly blind Rohingya refugee, after being released by Border Patrol miles from his home in Buffalo, New York, has sparked outrage. Simultaneously, the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, an intensive care nurse, during an immigration raid in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has led to further scrutiny. Two CBP agents involved in Pretti's death have been placed on administrative leave. In response to these events and public backlash, the Department of Homeland Security announced that federal immigration agents deployed in Minneapolis will receive body cameras. These incidents raise concerns about CBP's operational procedures, accountability, and the treatment of vulnerable individuals, prompting calls for greater oversight and reform.