Border Security
Building the Border Wall: An Update
Stephanie Leutert Wed, Apr 19, 2017, 11:02 AM
An overview of the legal, technical and fiscal hurdles to carrying out Trump's January 25th executive order.
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immigration
DHS Implementation Memos Regarding Trump's Immigration EOs: A Summary
Chris Mirasola Tue, Feb 21, 2017, 5:04 PM
The Department of Homeland Security released two implementation memos today providing guidance to DHS personnel regarding President Trump’s Executive Orders restricting immigration and refugee policies.
Border Security
The DHS Border Memo: Ramping Up Expedited Removal and Raising Tensions with Mexico and with Due Process
Peter Margulies Sun, Feb 19, 2017, 12:15 PM
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary John Kelly has just sent two memos to the White House for review that could fundamentally reshape U.S. immigration enforcement and exacerbate tensions with Mexico.
Donald Trump
What Comes Next for Trump's Border Wall?
Stephanie Leutert, Savitri Arvey Thu, Jan 26, 2017, 11:17 AM
Now that President Trump has signed an executive order requiring the federal government to begin constructing a border wall with Mexico, let’s go over what we can expect to see happening over the coming months.
Donald Trump
Trump's Executive Order on Deportation and Sanctuary Cities: A Summary
Shannon Togawa Mercer Wed, Jan 25, 2017, 10:30 PM
A summary of the Trump administration's executive order on “Enhancing Public Safety in the Interior of the United States."
Donald Trump
Trump's Executive Order on Immigration: A Summary
Shannon Togawa Mercer Wed, Jan 25, 2017, 5:58 PM
A summary of the Trump administration's new executive order concerning “Border Security and Immigration Enforcement Improvements.”
Border Security
CBP: Give Us Your Social Media
Paul Rosenzweig Wed, Jun 29, 2016, 12:48 PM
According to the BBC, the US Customs and Border Patrol has published a Federal Register notice that would change the terms of entry for visitors to the United States arriving under the Visa Waiver Program or using the tradtional I-94 visa program. The updated application
Watchlists
An EU PNR System?
Paul Rosenzweig Tue, Jan 20, 2015, 10:11 AM
Passenger Name Records (or PNR) are the data collected by an airline at the time of a passenger's reservation. The data in a PNR is often very detailed and robust. It may, for example, include a cell phone number for text updates or an email address. It will typically also include an address, a credit card number, the name of the traveler, seat selection and flight data, and a link to other travelers who are in the same group or made reservations at the same time. Beyond these basics the PNR can also include a host of other miscellaneous data, like frequent flyer numbers and such.
International Transfers/Deportations
How Many People Are We Really Deporting?
Stephanie Leutert Tue, Jan 20, 2015, 7:13 AM
Under the shadow of Mexico’s twin volcanoes in the tiny mountainous village of San Mateo Ozolco, Erasmo Aparicio stands outside his house, arms crossed, black hood pulled down over his hair. “Fucking Mexico, no fucking money,” he spits out in defiant English.
Now a campesino by his own description making 100 pesos---or just under $7---a day, he’s a long way from the $9 an hour he was making preparing fish in one of Philadelphia’s Italian restaurants.
Aviation Screening
Recreating Old Loopholes: Thoughts on the Revised Guidance for Federal Law Enforcement
Faiza Patel Tue, Dec 23, 2014, 11:59 AM
Earlier this month, the Justice Department issued revised Guidance for Federal Law Enforcement Agencies on the Use of Race, Ethnicity, Gender, National Origin, Religion, Sexual Orientation, or Gender Identity. The prior version---issued in June 2003---didn’t cover profiling on the basis of religion or national origin, and exempted national security and border investigations altogether.