SUV in crash where 13 died came through hole in border fence

The Border Patrol says 13 people killed in a Southern California crash were among more than 40 migrants who entered the U.S. through a hole cut into the border fence with Mexico.

Biden lifts Trump-era ban blocking legal immigration to US

President Biden has lifted a freeze on green cards that blocked most legal immigration to the US. Former President Trump had halted the issuance of green cards, arguing that immigrants were a "risk to the US labor market."

Border Patrol seizes over $2.8M in cocaine-frosted corn flakes

The cocaine-soaked cereal was discovered inside of a large shipment headed from South America to a private residence in Hong Kong.

Coast Guard saves 3 Cubans stranded on island for 33 days

The U.S. Coast Guard rescued two men and a woman who said they had been stranded for 33 days on a deserted island between Florida and Cuba. 

Drugs worth $1.6 million seized at Texas border found in shipments of cabinets, toilet paper

The alleged drugs - estimated to have a street value of $1.6 million - were found in three separate shipments coming in from Mexico: vinyl samples, kitchen cabinets and toilet paper.

Federal judge bars Biden from enforcing 100-day deportation ban

A federal judge on Tuesday barred the U.S. government from enforcing a 100-day deportation moratorium that is a key immigration priority of President Joe Biden.

200% surge in illegal border crossings reported

Border Patrol stations in Texas have encountered over 31,000 people trying to cross the border illegally since October.

Beagle sniffs out illegal meat at Newark Airport

A passenger from Kosovo told authorities he had some homemade sausages inside his suitcase.

If Biden halts border wall, it could cost taxpayers billions, CBP chief warns

President-elect Joe Biden is promising that border wall building won't continue under his administration, but with hundreds of miles under construction, the head of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is warning that shutting down construction could cost taxpayers billions.

Feds seize potentially dangerous meats, bird's nests at airports

U.S. Customs authorities enforce strict laws on importing food and agriculture products. CBP seized illegal meats at JFK and EWR recently.

Thousands of fake IDs from China seized in Cincinnati

Federal customs officers in Cincinnati say they seized 14,504 fraudulent driver's licenses and other identification items last year.

Feds: Cocaine hidden in tomato paste can at JFK Airport

Customs officers inspecting the man's luggage found a 112.25-ounce Bella Tomato Paste metal can containing a white powder.

Border Patrol seizes over $3M in narcotics at U.S.-Mexico border

Nearly $3.5 million in methamphetamine, heroin, cocaine and fentanyl was seized by U.S. Border Patrol agents at the U.S.-Mexico border in Texas on December 11.

Border Patrol installing 'rescue stations' with water and phone chargers

 A red button allows someone in distress to activate a call for medical assistance or rescue while automatically providing their location. The beacon also has drinkable water and phone charging capabilities.

Alejandro Mayorkas: Biden’s pick for secretary of Homeland Security

President-elect Joe Biden has tapped Alejandro Mayorkas for his secretary of Homeland Security. Mayorkas is the first Latino and immigrant to be nominated to the position in U.S. history.