Customs and Border Protection
Explore Customs and Border Protection activities, focusing on Cuban migration via the Florida Straits. Key topics include repatriations, humanitarian parole, and border crossings.
![Unexpected Twist: Venezuelan Engineer Hired by Border Patrol Ends Up in "Alligator Alcatraz" Detention Center]()
Unexpected Twist: Venezuelan Engineer Hired by Border Patrol Ends Up in "Alligator Alcatraz" Detention Center
Published on 2/24/2026
![Under Biden, 7% of Cuba's Population Entered the U.S. Illegally, Reports DHS]()
Under Biden, 7% of Cuba's Population Entered the U.S. Illegally, Reports DHS
Published on 2/21/2026
![Coast Guard Seizes $5.6 Million Worth of Drugs Off Florida Coast]()
Coast Guard Seizes $5.6 Million Worth of Drugs Off Florida Coast
Published on 2/15/2026
![U.S. Department of Homeland Security Shutdown Begins: Implications for ICE]()
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Shutdown Begins: Implications for ICE
Published on 2/14/2026
![Man Caught at Miami Airport with Over 81 Pounds of Drugs: Discovery Details]()
Man Caught at Miami Airport with Over 81 Pounds of Drugs: Discovery Details
Published on 2/3/2026
![Hispanic Federal Agents Identified in Fatal Shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis]()
Hispanic Federal Agents Identified in Fatal Shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis
Published on 2/2/2026
![U.S. Experiences Record Low in Irregular Migrant Crossings at Start of Fiscal Year 2026]()
U.S. Experiences Record Low in Irregular Migrant Crossings at Start of Fiscal Year 2026
Published on 1/17/2026
![Texas Authorities Bust Migrant Smuggling Operation Involving Cubans]()
Texas Authorities Bust Migrant Smuggling Operation Involving Cubans
Published on 1/2/2026
![U.S. Increases Holiday Stipend for Immigrants Who Self-Deport]()
U.S. Increases Holiday Stipend for Immigrants Who Self-Deport
Published on 12/22/2025
![Trump Introduces New Border Defense Medal to Reinforce Anti-Migrant Agenda]()
Trump Introduces New Border Defense Medal to Reinforce Anti-Migrant Agenda
Published on 12/16/2025
![Thinking of Traveling to the U.S.? Here's What You Need to Know About Trump's New Entry Control Plan]()
Thinking of Traveling to the U.S.? Here's What You Need to Know About Trump's New Entry Control Plan
Published on 12/10/2025
![Tighter Customs Checks for Green Card Holders to be Implemented by U.S.]()
Tighter Customs Checks for Green Card Holders to be Implemented by U.S.
Published on 11/29/2025
![Cuban National Arrested at Florida Airport for Alleged Illegal Activity]()
Cuban National Arrested at Florida Airport for Alleged Illegal Activity
Published on 9/24/2025
![Priest from Miami-Dade Steps Down After Being Initially Denied Reentry to U.S. Following Work Trip]()
Priest from Miami-Dade Steps Down After Being Initially Denied Reentry to U.S. Following Work Trip
Published on 8/20/2025
![Cubans Warned: "Your Residency Might Be at Risk" When Traveling to Cuba]()
Cubans Warned: "Your Residency Might Be at Risk" When Traveling to Cuba
Published on 8/18/2025
![ICE Operation Leads to Arrest of 42 Undocumented Immigrants in Houston]()
ICE Operation Leads to Arrest of 42 Undocumented Immigrants in Houston
Published on 8/7/2025
![U.S. Resident Threatened with Green Card Revocation for Extended Time Abroad: Here's What She Was Told]()
U.S. Resident Threatened with Green Card Revocation for Extended Time Abroad: Here's What She Was Told
Published on 8/6/2025
![U.S. May See More Migrants Leaving Than Arriving for the First Time in 50 Years]()
U.S. May See More Migrants Leaving Than Arriving for the First Time in 50 Years
Published on 8/5/2025
![USCIS Highlights "Benefits" of Voluntary Self-Deportation for Undocumented Migrants]()
USCIS Highlights "Benefits" of Voluntary Self-Deportation for Undocumented Migrants
Published on 8/5/2025
![Trump Administration Warns of Possible Detention for Some Green Card Holders: Who Should Be Cautious?]()
Trump Administration Warns of Possible Detention for Some Green Card Holders: Who Should Be Cautious?
Published on 7/10/2025
![U.S. Coast Guard Saves 20 Cuban Migrants Stranded on Bahamian Cay]()
U.S. Coast Guard Saves 20 Cuban Migrants Stranded on Bahamian Cay
Published on 6/12/2025
![United States Maintains Valid Visas Amid New Travel Ban]()
United States Maintains Valid Visas Amid New Travel Ban
Published on 6/8/2025
![Suspected MS-13 Gang Member Detained in Miami-Dade Amid Violent Incident: What We Know]()
Suspected MS-13 Gang Member Detained in Miami-Dade Amid Violent Incident: What We Know
Published on 5/17/2025
![Cuban's Return to the Island: A Journey Through U.S. Airport Security]()
Cuban's Return to the Island: A Journey Through U.S. Airport Security
Published on 5/8/2025
![U.S. to Deny Visas for Birth Tourism Attempts]()
U.S. to Deny Visas for Birth Tourism Attempts
Published on 4/30/2025
![Wife of Florida Coast Guard Member Detained, Faces Deportation Due to Expired Visa]()
Wife of Florida Coast Guard Member Detained, Faces Deportation Due to Expired Visa
Published on 4/27/2025
![Over 800 Migrants Apprehended in Florida During Operation Tidal Wave]()
Over 800 Migrants Apprehended in Florida During Operation Tidal Wave
Published on 4/26/2025
![Trump Declares U.S. Southern Border Now Strongest and Most Secure in History]()
Trump Declares U.S. Southern Border Now Strongest and Most Secure in History
Published on 4/26/2025
![U.S. Authorities Urge Migrants to Self-Deport Before It's Too Late]()
U.S. Authorities Urge Migrants to Self-Deport Before It's Too Late
Published on 4/14/2025
![U.S. Issues Warning to Visa Holders: "We Continuously Monitor Visa Compliance"]()
U.S. Issues Warning to Visa Holders: "We Continuously Monitor Visa Compliance"
Published on 4/10/2025
![Strong Warning from U.S. to Undocumented Immigrants: "You Will Be Caught and Deported"]()
Strong Warning from U.S. to Undocumented Immigrants: "You Will Be Caught and Deported"
Published on 4/10/2025
![Cuban Faces Up to 10 Years in U.S. Prison and $250,000 Fine for Human Smuggling]()
Cuban Faces Up to 10 Years in U.S. Prison and $250,000 Fine for Human Smuggling
Published on 4/9/2025
![Immigration Lawyers Warn Green Card Holders: Avoid Signing This Form Upon Returning to the U.S.]()
Immigration Lawyers Warn Green Card Holders: Avoid Signing This Form Upon Returning to the U.S.
Published on 3/29/2025
![U.S. Border Patrol Detains Cuban Immigrants with Criminal Records in Florida Keys]()
U.S. Border Patrol Detains Cuban Immigrants with Criminal Records in Florida Keys
Published on 3/25/2025
![Trump's Immigration Policies Put Nearly 550,000 Cubans at Risk of Deportation]()
Trump's Immigration Policies Put Nearly 550,000 Cubans at Risk of Deportation
Published on 3/22/2025
![U.S. Sends Cancer-Stricken American Girl to Mexico Amid Deportation]()
U.S. Sends Cancer-Stricken American Girl to Mexico Amid Deportation
Published on 3/14/2025
!["Leave Now": U.S. Intensifies Efforts for Self-Deportation of Illegal Immigrants]()
"Leave Now": U.S. Intensifies Efforts for Self-Deportation of Illegal Immigrants
Published on 2/26/2025
![U.S. Tightens Visa Rules for Frequent Mexican Travelers: Here's Why]()
U.S. Tightens Visa Rules for Frequent Mexican Travelers: Here's Why
Published on 2/17/2025
![Trump Orders Unprecedented Marine Deployment to Secure U.S.-Mexico Border]()
Trump Orders Unprecedented Marine Deployment to Secure U.S.-Mexico Border
Published on 1/26/2025
![US Military Aircraft Fleet Deployed for Mass Deportations under Trump Administration]()
US Military Aircraft Fleet Deployed for Mass Deportations under Trump Administration
Published on 1/23/2025
![28 Migrants Discovered in Moving Truck in Coral Gables: What We Know So Far]()
28 Migrants Discovered in Moving Truck in Coral Gables: What We Know So Far
Published on 1/21/2025
![U.S. Coast Guard Returns 43 Cuban Rafters Intercepted at Sea]()
U.S. Coast Guard Returns 43 Cuban Rafters Intercepted at Sea
Published on 12/20/2024
![Tampa Woman Sentenced to Five Months for Smuggling $102,000 from Cuba to the U.S.]()
Tampa Woman Sentenced to Five Months for Smuggling $102,000 from Cuba to the U.S.
Published on 11/21/2024
![Cuban Woman Faces Sentencing in Tampa for Smuggling Over $102,000 into the U.S.]()
Cuban Woman Faces Sentencing in Tampa for Smuggling Over $102,000 into the U.S.
Published on 11/4/2024
![Cubans Seek to Expedite Immigration Procedures at Mexico's Border Ahead of U.S. Elections]()
Cubans Seek to Expedite Immigration Procedures at Mexico's Border Ahead of U.S. Elections
Published on 11/3/2024
![Cubano Intercepted Near Florida Keys in Maritime Migration Attempt]()
Cubano Intercepted Near Florida Keys in Maritime Migration Attempt
Published on 9/19/2024
![Migrants with Humanitarian Parole Have Two Years to Adjust Status or Face Deportation]()
Migrants with Humanitarian Parole Have Two Years to Adjust Status or Face Deportation
Published on 9/19/2024
![Over 850,000 Cuban Migrants Arrived in the U.S. Since 2022]()
Over 850,000 Cuban Migrants Arrived in the U.S. Since 2022
Published on 9/17/2024
![A Cuban in the U.S. Says: "The One Who Welcomes You First, Eventually Kicks You Out Over Nonsense"]()
A Cuban in the U.S. Says: "The One Who Welcomes You First, Eventually Kicks You Out Over Nonsense"
Published on 9/12/2024
![At Least 142 Cuban Rafters Have Died Attempting to Reach the U.S. in 2024]()
At Least 142 Cuban Rafters Have Died Attempting to Reach the U.S. in 2024
Published on 8/31/2024
![US Coast Guard Transfers 13 Cuban Rafters to Bahamas]()
US Coast Guard Transfers 13 Cuban Rafters to Bahamas
Published on 8/30/2024
![U.S. Resumes Humanitarian Parole Program with Strict Anti-Fraud Measures]()
U.S. Resumes Humanitarian Parole Program with Strict Anti-Fraud Measures
Published on 8/29/2024
![U.S. Repatriates 41 Cuban Rafters, Including Five Who Drifted for a Week]()
U.S. Repatriates 41 Cuban Rafters, Including Five Who Drifted for a Week
Published on 8/23/2024
![Cubans Arrested in Human Trafficking Operation in Florida Keys]()
Cubans Arrested in Human Trafficking Operation in Florida Keys
Published on 8/22/2024
![CBP One App Extends Reach for Migrants in Southern Mexico]()
CBP One App Extends Reach for Migrants in Southern Mexico
Published on 8/18/2024
![110,000 Cubans Enter the U.S. Under Humanitarian Parole by July 2024]()
110,000 Cubans Enter the U.S. Under Humanitarian Parole by July 2024
Published on 8/17/2024
![Truck Driver from Cuba Arrested for Smuggling Migrants in Texas]()
Truck Driver from Cuba Arrested for Smuggling Migrants in Texas
Published on 8/13/2024
![Father Bids Farewell to Cuban Son Heading to the U.S. with Humanitarian Parole]()
Father Bids Farewell to Cuban Son Heading to the U.S. with Humanitarian Parole
Published on 8/8/2024
![Ten Cuban Migrants, Including Two Minors, Detained After Reaching Key West]()
Ten Cuban Migrants, Including Two Minors, Detained After Reaching Key West
Published on 8/1/2024
![Cuban Woman Sexually Assaulted by Human Smuggler at U.S. Border]()
Cuban Woman Sexually Assaulted by Human Smuggler at U.S. Border
Published on 7/17/2024
![12 Cuban Rafters Intercepted and Returned to Cuba]()
12 Cuban Rafters Intercepted and Returned to Cuba
Published on 7/18/2024
![U.S. Grants Humanitarian Parole to Over 106,000 Cubans]()
U.S. Grants Humanitarian Parole to Over 106,000 Cubans
Published on 7/17/2024
![Thousands of Cuban Migrants Enter the U.S. Through Borders in June]()
Thousands of Cuban Migrants Enter the U.S. Through Borders in June
Published on 7/16/2024
![Alexander Pays Tribute to Cubans Lost at Sea: "I Feel Deep Respect"]()
Alexander Pays Tribute to Cubans Lost at Sea: "I Feel Deep Respect"
Published on 7/3/2024
![15 Cuban Migrants Land in Key West]()
15 Cuban Migrants Land in Key West
Published on 7/1/2024
![U.S. Coast Guard Returns Seven Cuban Rafters Intercepted Near Florida Keys]()
U.S. Coast Guard Returns Seven Cuban Rafters Intercepted Near Florida Keys
Published on 6/25/2024
![Nearly 19,000 Cubans Crossed into the U.S. through Borders in May 2024]()
Nearly 19,000 Cubans Crossed into the U.S. through Borders in May 2024
Published on 6/21/2024
![Increase in Approved Humanitarian Parole for Over 100,000 Cubans Until May 2024]()
Increase in Approved Humanitarian Parole for Over 100,000 Cubans Until May 2024
Published on 6/20/2024
![Warning Issued Over Potential Spike in Deaths at Southern U.S. Border Following Biden's Policies]()
Warning Issued Over Potential Spike in Deaths at Southern U.S. Border Following Biden's Policies
Published on 6/13/2024
![U.S. Coast Guard Returns Cuban Rafters]()
U.S. Coast Guard Returns Cuban Rafters
Published on 6/5/2024
![U.S. Coast Guard Returns 18 Cuban Migrants Intercepted in Florida Straits]()
U.S. Coast Guard Returns 18 Cuban Migrants Intercepted in Florida Straits
Published on 5/30/2024
![Cubans Rally at Versailles Restaurant Urging Faster Humanitarian Parole Processing]()
Cubans Rally at Versailles Restaurant Urging Faster Humanitarian Parole Processing
Published on 5/26/2024
![U.S. Coast Guard Repatriates 31 Cuban Rafters]()
U.S. Coast Guard Repatriates 31 Cuban Rafters
Published on 5/22/2024
![Seven Cuban Rafters Detained After Landing in Key Largo, Florida]()
Seven Cuban Rafters Detained After Landing in Key Largo, Florida
Published on 5/19/2024
