U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; federal law enforcement agency within DHS responsible for border security and ports of entry

Background

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is the federal law enforcement agency within DHS responsible for border security, customs, and the inspection of people and goods at ports of entry, and it is one of the largest law enforcement agencies in the country. CBP officers operate alongside ICE in interior enforcement actions. In early 2026, CBP officers fatally shot Alex Pretti during Operation Metro Surge, one of several shootings the federal government declined to let state investigators examine.

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