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| Title | Abstract Sort descending | File Download | Document Post Date | Last Modified Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBP Directive on Privacy Policy, Compliance, and Implementation | This Directive provides CBP personnel with procedures and practices for safeguarding the collection, maintenance, use, and dissemination of personally identifiable information; or when engaged in activities that otherwise impact the privacy of individuals. Publication No. 1724-0422 | |||
| Policy Statement and Required Actions Regarding Pregnant, Postpartum, Nursing Individuals, and Infants in Custody | This memorandum on CBP’s policy and required actions regarding pregnant, postpartum, nursing individuals, and infants establishes formal guidance related to care in custody and documentation requirements consistent with recommendations from the DHS Office of Inspector General (OIG Report No. OIG-21-49) made in July 2021. This is the first action CBP is taking to address the recommendations in that... | |||
| CBP National Standards on Transport, Escort, Detention, and Search (TEDS) | This policy continues our commitment to the safety, security and care of those in our custody. The policy, titled U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) National Standards on Transport, Escort, Detention, and Search (TEDS), is the result of collaborative work among various offices. The policy document is grounded firmly in the experience and policies of the Office of Field Operations and the... | |||
| CBP Directive on Family Unity Policy | This policy provides guidance for CBP agents and officers in deciding whether to separate a minor child from a parent(s) or legal guardian(s), with the goal of ensuring consistent, transparent, and well-documented decision-making. This policy is issued consistent with the stipulated settlement in Ms. L v. ICE, 3:18-cv-00428 (December 11, 2023). It supersedes and replaces all previous CBP policies... | |||
| Support to Tribes at or near the U.S. Southwest Border Policy | U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is committed to supporting and closely coordinating with Tribes along the United States' land borders, in accordance with longstanding Agency policy and practice. Tribal Nations are unique, sovereign entities, and CBP prioritizes close coordination with individual Tribes to establish and formalize appropriate processes to work together to address our shared... |