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The Advance Passenger Information System (APIS) strengthens border security by giving officers pre-arrival and departure manifest data for passengers and crew. The eAPIS Online Transmission System all

GrapheneOS, an ultra-secure Android variant, is defending its encryption and data-protection features after an Atlanta environmental activist allegedly used a built-in “duress password” to wipe his ph

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has increased searches and detainments of travelers entering the United States, including reviews of phones, tablets, laptops, and even social media activity. Immigr

The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) warns that border searches of electronic devices are increasing and poses serious privacy risks for travelers. Phones, laptops, and tablets often contain vast

The International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) reports a major policy victory after right-to-repair (RtR) provisions were excluded from the final Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization

Residents in a new subdivision in Rio Grande City, Texas, say a 30-foot steel border wall built just behind their homes has brought dust, noise, and concern about property values. Osvaldo Gomez, one o

The El Paso airspace was temporarily closed following the Pentagon's decision to allow Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to deploy an anti-drone laser system. This decision was part of an effort to

Leaked chats among current and former Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers reveal widespread dissatisfaction within the agency, highlighting issues like chaotic operations, inadequate tr

The rise of generative AI agents, such as those from OpenAI and Google, marks a shift towards more personalized and autonomous systems that can perform complex tasks but require extensive access to pe