Border Security
Articles about border security.
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DHS to Obtain Biometric Data from Noncitizens Upon Entry
In an effort to offer increased national security, the Department of Homeland Security will collect biometric data such as fingerprints and photographs of all noncitizens, including Green Card holders and refugees. Read More »
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Entering the U.S.
Whether entering the U.S. by land, sea, or air, there is a similar process that anyone will encounter at the port-of-entry. All those wishing to gain admission to the U.S. will undergo an inspection by Customs and Border Patrol officers. Read More »
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Fear that Visa Rules and Long Lines may Scare Off Tourists
The long lines to get through customs at several major international airports in the United States, raises concern with the travel industry that tourist from overseas might feel they’re not welcome in the US. Read More »
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Fingerprint Scanners Deployed on the U.S. Mexican Border
Fingerprint scanners deployed on the U.S.-Mexican border to detect terrorism suspects have caught no would-be bombers but thousands of other criminals, including murderers, kidnappers and sex offenders. Read More »
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Former U.S. Border Patrol agents smuggled immigrants into the U.S.
Last week, Oscar Antonio Ortiz, a former U.S. Border Patrol agent was given a 5 year sentence for smuggling at least 100 illegal immigrants into the United States. He had the assistance of Eric Balderas who was another Border Patrol agent. Read More »
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Getting A Pet Or Animal Across The Border
If you are planning to travel outside of the United States and you want to take your pet with you, you may want to think again. Read More »
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High Russian Officials on U.S. Visa Blacklist
Sixty government officials from Russia have been put by the U.S. State Department on a visa blacklist used by immigration officials. Read More »
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Holes Along U.S.-Canada Border Causing Inadequate Security
According to a federal government report issued in February 2011, the 4,000 mile U.S.-Canada border is ridden with holes. These holes not only indicate a lack of regulation, but also a vulnerability that terrorists can easily take advantage of. Read More »
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Homeland Security Bill to Fund New Improvements
After 9/11 the United States government has continuously introduced new security measures to protect its borders against terrorists. Recently President Bush signed a $35 billion homeland security bill that will increase fencing along the U.S.-Mexico border and upgrade existing technology at the border among other improvements. Read More »
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House GOP Wants Plan
At the end of March, the House GOP members were mounting what some considered a hard hitting campaign to encourage a solution to be developed for illegal immigration. Read More »
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