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. Specifically, 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. Additionally, the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, an intensive care nurse, during an immigration raid in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has led to protests and the placement of two CBP agents on administrative leave. In response to these incidents, the Department of Homeland Security announced that federal immigration agents in Minneapolis will be equipped with body cameras. These events raise concerns about CBP's operational procedures, accountability, and the treatment of vulnerable individuals, making the agency a subject of intense public and political scrutiny.