U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Archives

ICE agents leave a residence after knocking on the door on Jan. 28, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security continues its immigration enforcement operations after two high-profile killings by federal agents in recent weeks. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)

ICE drives AI use case growth within Homeland Security

From searches of mobile devices to facial recognition, the Homeland Security division has nearly doubled its use cases since July 2025, according to the Wednesday report.

Jan 28, 2026 By Lindsey Wilkinson Madison Alder

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Gregory Bovino with his security team while a group of citizens opposed to the country’s immigration policies protested him in Minnesota on Jan. 21, 2026. (Photo by Lokman Vural Elibol/Anadolu via Getty Images)

House Democrats want ICE, CBP uniforms to feature identification tech

Three lawmakers introduced a bill that would require certain employees of the Department of Homeland Security to wear clearly visible, scannable QR codes.

Jan 23, 2026 By Lindsey Wilkinson

A global technological blackout caused chaos at border crossings between Mexico and the United States on July 19, 2024, resulting in long lines and significantly increased waiting times for travelers in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. (Photo by David Peinado/Anadolu via Getty Images)

CBP advancing use of scanning tech as ICE pulls some staffers away

The DHS component fell behind on deployment of non-intrusive inspection technology at ports of entry but is making progress, per a CBP official, who acknowledged personnel reassignments…

Jan 22, 2026 By Matt Bracken

ICE agents conduct operations in the Little Village neighborhood, a predominantly Mexican-American community in Chicago, on Nov. 8, 2025. (Photo by Jacek Boczarski/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Republicans want Big Tech to stop hosting DHS enforcement-tracking apps

Members of the House Homeland Security Committee warned Apple and Google execs in letters Friday of “serious risks” to DHS personnel.

Dec 8, 2025 By Lindsey Wilkinson

U.S. Customs and Border Protection cars are parked on a street in New York City. (Photo by: Plexi Images/GHI/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

Senator urges CBP to quit using tech to track and detain ‘suspicious’ drivers

The agency has deployed license plate readers and predictive algorithms to monitor Americans’ movements near and far from borders, per AP reporting, leading to stops, searches and…

Nov 26, 2025 By Matt Bracken

An exterior view of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) building in Washington D.C., on Jan. 5, 2023. (Photo by Celal Gunes/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

Court documents reveal ICE request for nearly 1.3 million taxpayer records

More than 47,000 matches came from that request, per emails released as part of a lawsuit that seeks to stop the IRS-ICE data-sharing agreement.

Oct 31, 2025 By Matt Bracken

A Department Of Homeland Security and Customs and Border Protection sign is displayed at the CBP headquarters on May 18, 2025 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Kevin Carter/Getty Images)

Justice reveals IRS request from CBP amid ICE data-sharing lawsuit

Attorneys disclosed CBP's request for “corporate return information” tied to tariffs. A federal court requires 24-hour notification if ICE asks for taxpayer data.

Oct 24, 2025 By Matt Bracken

State, DHS sued by union groups over AI-fueled surveillance programs

The plaintiffs say the agencies’ deployment of technologies that scour social media for “disfavored” speech violates the First Amendment and has chilled labor activities.

Oct 17, 2025 By Matt Bracken

How Customs and Border Protection is scaling AI and cloud to secure the nation’s borders

Deputy Assistant Commissioner and Deputy CIO Jay Alalasundaram explains how AI, biometrics and hybrid cloud are shaping the future of border enforcement, security and traveler experience.

Sep 16, 2025 By Scoop News Group

A U.S. Customs and Border Protection Black Hawk helicopter is pictured on Sept. 28, 2024 in San Diego. (Photo by Kevin Carter/Getty Images)

Powerful scanners to spot drugs, weapons at the border are stuck in storage or inoperable, watchdog says

Only a third of the scanners are fully deployed and installed.

Jun 18, 2025 By Rebecca Heilweil