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    11 hours ago

    As a nation of laws, we owe it to the citizens of our country to maintain the integrity of our immigration system, especially when faced with a serious and ongoing national crisis.” - Acting ICE Director Matt Albence

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    11 hours ago

    With pineapple or without? Which way is the right way to have your pizza?

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    12 hours ago

    The Secret Service Forensic Science Division has received accreditation from the ANSI Accreditation Board in the field of forensic testing. Congratulations to everyone that put in the time and effort to make this possible!

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  4. 14 hours ago

    ? Follow and visit to learn how foreign actors exploit divisions in the U.S.

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  5. 15 hours ago

    . officers leaped into action to save a toddler who climbed onto a baggage conveyor belt at . TSA performs one of our nation’s most critical missions, but they also protect the smallest among us.

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    2-year-old toddler injured after climbing onto baggage conveyor belt at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. has more.
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  6. Retweeted
    Jul 24

    agents from the Ajo Station foil 2 smuggling attempts—arresting 2 U.S. citizens and 4 illegal aliens within hours of one another last night.

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    Jul 24

    Yuma Sector Border Patrol agents seized nearly $230K in meth and arrested a lawfully admitted permanent resident at the Interstate 8 immigration checkpoint on Friday. Details:

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  8. Retweeted
    Jul 24

    (2/3) processed $2.6 T in imports in FY18 & collected $41.6 B in duties alone—20 % more than the previous year. not only protects our economy, but protects Americans from harmful substances through analyzing data on international postal shipments.

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    Jul 24

    (1/3) I spoke at the Trade Symposium in Chicago. plays a critical role in advancing America’s economic growth and maintaining our place as the world’s top destination for tourism and travel, which is no small feat...

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    Jul 24

    RESCUED—Brownsville Border Patrol agents and CBP officers rescued a father and child pinned in strong Rio Grande currents near Gateway International Bridge on Sunday. Learn more via ➡️

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    Jul 24

    The FEMA app helps you get fast, real-time weather alerts from , including air quality alerts in your area. To download:  📲 iTunes: 📲 Android:

    Phoenix, Denver, Dallas, Houston, & Oklahoma City are under Air Quality Alerts today due to ozone. Ozone is air pollution which can cause breathing difficulties for children & those with respiratory issues. ✅Limit your time outside ✅Car pool ✅Reduce the use of gas engines
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  12. Jul 24

    Partner with the "If You See Something, Say Something®" campaign to increase awareness about suspicious activity within your organization. Learn more at:

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    Jul 23

    ICE arrests 42 in San Francisco area during 4-day operation targeting criminal aliens and immigration fugitives. WATCH:

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    Jul 23

    ICE arrests 75 in North TX and OK areas during a 4-day operation targeting criminal aliens and immigration fugitives. WATCH:

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    Jul 23

    This morning, I welcomed more than 1,000 trade stakeholders to CBP’s Trade Symposium. Many in the public are not aware of CBP’s trade mission (). Last year, CBP processed more than $2.6T in imports and collected $52B in duties, taxes, and other fees.

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    Jul 23

    WATCH: ICE captures two criminal fugitives convicted of manufacturing/delivering a controlled substance and other crimes. These arrests are part of Operation Cross Check, which has apprehended 605 convicted criminals since May.

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  17. Retweeted
    Jul 23

    .'s Operation Cross Check successfully apprehended hundreds of convicted criminal fugitives who were in the U.S. illegally. Here is a behind-the-scenes look at part of that operation in California.

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  18. Retweeted
    Jul 23

    the grounds for qualifying for asylum in the United States? Qualified asylum-seekers are those who are fleeing persecution on account of race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion.

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  19. Retweeted
    Jul 23

    Family reunification, better economic opportunities and general home country conditions are not a basis for receiving asylum in the U.S. Learn more about the legal process for legitimate asylum seekers here:

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  20. Jul 23

    . has announced a new designation of aliens subject to expedited removal that applies to certain aliens encountered anywhere in the country within two years of illegal entry. Learn more here:

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