Border Security and the Southwest Border : Background, Legislation, and Issues

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Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

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Discusses border security-related programs and initiatives that impact the southwest border, including enforcement efforts at and between the ports of entry and within the interior of the U.S. Exam...

Discusses border security-related programs and initiatives that impact the southwest border, including enforcement efforts at and between the ports of entry and within the interior of the U.S. Examines differences between the southwest and northern borders; describes U.S.-Mexico relations pertaining to border security; analyzes immigration and customs inspections activities; and explains the security enforcement efforts of the DHS Office of Air and Marine Operations, Border Patrol, Immigration and Customs Enforcement units, and the Department of Justice. Reviews past and current Congressional efforts to secure the southwest border, and addresses crosscutting issues and legislation.

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