Border Security

Written testimony of CBP and ICE for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security hearing titled “Fulfilling A Key 9/11 Commission Recommendation: Implementing Biometric Exit”

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations Acting Deputy Assistant Commissioner John Wagner and Immigration and Customs Enforcement Homeland Security Investigations National Security Investigations Assistant Director John Woods addresses DHS’ critical work on implementing a biometric entry/exit system.

Statement by Press Secretary Peter Boogaard on Acting Secretary Beers’ Upcoming Visit to New York and Canada

On Sept. 26-27, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Rand Beers will travel to New York and Canada. On Sept. 26, Acting Secretary Beers and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Acting Commissioner Thomas Winkowski will travel to Buffalo, N.Y. to inspect border security operations and receive operational briefings from CBP and U.S. Coast Guard employees in the region. Later that day, Acting Secretary Beers will travel to Montréal.

Readout of Acting Secretary Beers’ Trip to Texas and Mexico

Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Rand Beers today traveled to Texas and Mexico. This morning, Acting Secretary Beers visited McAllen, Texas to inspect border security operations, meet with U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement employees in the region, and receive briefings on the Administration’s efforts in securing the nation’s border and combating narcotics and weapons smuggling, while facilitating lawful travel and trade.

Written testimony of S&T for a Senate Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs hearing titled “The Department of Homeland Security at 10 Years: Harnessing Science & Technology to Protect National Security & Enhance Government Efficiency”

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Under Secretary Dr. Tara O’Toole addresses why the development and adoption of new technologies are critical to meeting current and future demands of homeland security missions; how S&T knowledge products, technical analysis, laboratories, and university-based Centers of Excellence contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of DHS operations; and how S&T is improving the capabilities and safety of first responders.

Written testimony of USCIS for a House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on National Security hearing titled “Border Security Oversight, Part III: Examining Asylum Requests”

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Refugee, Asylum, and International Operations Associate Director Joseph Langlois addresses how USCIS supports U.S. efforts related to border security while upholding the nation’s refugee protection obligations.

Written testimony of CBP for a Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on the Efficiency & Effectiveness of Federal Programs… field hearing titled “Protecting Our Northern Border: Enhancing Collaboration & Building Local Partnerships”

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Border Patrol Chief Patrol Agent-Havre Sector Christopher Richards addresses the work of CBP at and between the nation’s ports of entry on the northern border.

Written testimony of ICE for a Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on the Efficiency & Effectiveness of Federal Programs… field hearing titled “Protecting Our Northern Border: Enhancing Collaboration & Building Local Partnerships”

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations - Denver, Special Agent in Charge Kumar Kibble addresses the efforts of ICE to improve security along the Northern Border of the United States.

Written testimony of CBP for a House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on National Security hearing titled “Border Security Oversight: Identifying and Responding to Current Threats”

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Border Patrol Chief Michael Fisher and Office of Field Operations Acting Assistant Commissioner David Murphy address (a) the role of CBP in securing America’s borders, a role shared with federal, state, local, tribal, and international partners, and (b) how border security has changed over the past ten years, not only in terms of resources, infrastructure, and operations, but also in how the state of an ever-changing border environment is assessed and measured.

Written testimony of ICE for a House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on National Security hearing titled “Border Security Oversight: Identifying and Responding to Current Threats”

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations Executive Associate Director Thomas Homan addresses the significant progress ICE and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has made to secure the border.

Written testimony of CBP for a House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Government Operations hearing titled “Federal Government Approaches to Issuing Biometric IDs: Part II”

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations Executive Director for Planning, Program, Analysis, and Evaluation Colleen Manaher addresses the work of CBP, particularly with regard to CBP’s development of the minimum standards and best practices for the issuance of cross border travel documents through the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI), CBP’s Trusted Traveler Programs and the use of biometrics to secure these programs.

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