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- 331.0 miles of total fence built
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The threat level in the airline sector is High or Orange. Read more.
July 3, 2008 – U.S. travel peaks in the summer, whether trips involve vacationing in a state or territory, or crossing international borders. No matter where you go, travel can be unpredictable, and travelers should read Custom and Border Protection's "Know Before You Go" information. It includes important tips, as well as guidance on customs declarations, packing and luggage restrictions, and documents that U.S. citizens as well as foreign nationals will need to return to the United States. Read more at CBP.gov
U.S. Fire Administration Emphasizes Fireworks Safety
July 3, 2008 - Fireworks account for a substantial number of preventable injuries and fires each year, especially around the Fourth of July. Parents need to ensure children do not possess fireworks or mishandle legal ones. The safest way to enjoy them is through public displays. U.S. Fire Administrator Gregory Cade said, "Fireworks become bigger, brighter, and more dangerous each year. By taking some simple steps for safety, those choosing to use fireworks can ensure they will not end their celebrations by seeking medical treatment for injuries by their use." Read more at USFA.DHS.gov ICE Fugitive Operations Team Arrests 48 Illegal Aliens in 5 DaysJune 27, 2008 (Garden City, Kan.) - A local team of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers arrested 48 criminal, fugitive aliens and immigration violators in western Kansas as part of a five-day operation. Thirty-six of those arrested had previous criminal convictions, and are from El Salvador, Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras and Vietnam. Kenneth Carlson, assistant field office director of the Kansas City Office of Detention and Removal Operations, stated, "Anyone who ignores a judge's deportation order will be located, arrested and returned to their country of origin." Read more at ICE.gov |