The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) reading room provides a library of documents which may be downloaded and reviewed for topics related to FOIA. The records in this section have been provided in accordance with 5 U.S.C. § 552 (a)(2). Further information on the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and FOIA Reading Room requirements can be found on the U.S. Department of Justice website.
Filters are provided below to aid in your search. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection Electronic Reading Room provides access to information identified under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). We will update the Electronic Reading Room when documents are requested 3 or more times, or when we proactively identify documents likely requested for release. Please view the Related Resources section on the Accountability and Transparency page to find additional information on CBP programs, policies, reports, and statistics.
To search CBP policies, procedures and directives, visit the Policies, Procedures and Directives page.
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Border Search Of Electronic Devices | Significant Records of Interest
CBP is authorized to inspect all merchandise and persons crossing the border, both inbound and outbound, pursuant to its authority to conduct border searches to
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Customs and Border Protection Border Patrol Statistics | Statistical Records
The following documents contain data and statistics for Customs and Border Protection Border Patrol.
For all other publicly available documents related to the US-Mexico border
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CBP Directive No. 3840-001 | Directives
This directive is related to U.S. Customs and Border Protection law enforcement responses to certain crimes, incidents, and imminent life-threatening emergencies and federal, state, local
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Monthly FOIA Logs CY 2024 | FOIA Logs
The following documents are the monthly FOIA logs for calendar year 2024.
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Civil Unrest and Disturbance Related to the Death of George Floyd Released by CBP | Civil Unrest, Significant Records of Interest
Associated audio and video located at:
CU Part 1:
(Civil Unrest) AMO UAS Flight 5/29/20 (Minneapolis, MN) SOG Chief Sullivan for WSJ on Portland Portland
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CBP One Mobile Application | Significant Records of Interest
Significant records related to the CBP One mobile application.
Current CBP One PIA: https://www.dhs.gov/publication/dhscbppia-068-cbp-one-mobile-application
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CBP Canine Records | Significant Records of Interest
The following documents are related to Customs and Border Protection's canine policy.
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Joseph Mondello Travel Records | Significant Records of Interest
Record of all entries and exits for Joseph N Mondello.
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This Directive establishes policy and guidance for CBP offices to develop, implement, and maintain a nasal naloxone program for non-health care providers in the CBP
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Wickr | Significant Records of Interest
The following documents are related to the Wickr secure messaging software.
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