Category: Customs and Border Protection (US)

A Squabble in D.C. Yields Chaos in El Paso

The New York Times – Business:
A high-energy laser weapon and quarrels between federal agencies brought a night of hassles to the city.
Trump Administration Suggests Tariff Refunds May Take Significant Time

The New York Times – Business:
The government must update a federal court on Thursday about its timeline for returning roughly $166 billion in illegal duties.
Consumers Paid Tariffs on Overseas Items. Now They Want a Refund.

The New York Times – Business:
The Trump administration has yet to announce a process to return fees paid by companies and shoppers for tariffs now deemed illegal.
FedEx Sues for Refund of Trump Tariffs Rejected by Supreme Court

The New York Times – Business:
The company, which did not specify how much it was seeking, is expected to be one of many demanding compensation for levies ruled unlawful.
El Paso Incident Highlights Gaps in America’s Drone Defense Industry

The New York Times – Business:
The U.S. has spent billions of dollars developing counter-drone technology, but much of it needs more testing in the real world.
Phone Searches at U.S. Borders: What Travelers Need to Know

Customs agents have broad authority to search the electronic devices of travelers entering and leaving the U.S. Here are tips for keeping your data safe.
Palm Beach Rallies Behind a Restaurant Manager Held at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’

After nearly two weeks in detention, José Gonzalez, the popular host of an upscale restaurant, returns home.
U.S. Plans to Scrutinize Foreign Tourists’ Social Media History

Even visitors from countries like Britain and France, whose citizens don’t need visas, would have to share five years’ worth of social media.
Flying Abroad? Get Ready for New Facial-Recognition Tech at Departure Gates.

New facial-recognition tools being tested at Orlando International Airport could soon be keeping track of travelers at departure gates across the country.
Midair Fork Attack Forces International Flight to Divert to Boston

A 28-year-old man stabbed two teenagers during a flight from Chicago to Frankfurt, according to federal prosecutors.
Airlines Told to Disregard Gender- Neutral ‘X’ on U.S. Passports and Add ‘M’ or ‘F’

Although passports with an “X” marker remain valid, a new federal rule requires airlines on their internal information system to mark passengers with an “M” or an “F.”
What Travelers Need to Know About the Possible Government Shutdown

A federal work stoppage could bring longer lines at the airport, national park closures, and significant losses in tourism revenue.