1 online resource (iii, 89 pages) : color illustrations, color maps
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Note
"June 2022."
"GAO-22-104568."
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Contents
Background. -- Data show that half of immigration checkpoint enforcement events were drug seizures. -- Border Patrol continues to have checkpoint issues. -- Headquarters has provided minimal oversight of checkpoint operations. -- Border Patrol provides training and guidance for checkpoint activities. -- DHS offers various methods to file complaints about checkpoint activities. -- Conclusions. -- Recommendations. -- Agency comments and our evaluation. -- Appendices.
Summary
Border Patrol has primary responsibility for securing the border between U.S. ports of entry. As part of its border enforcement strategy, Border Patrol operates immigration checkpoints where Border Patrol agents screen vehicles to identify people of foreign nationality who are potentially removable and they may enforce U.S. criminal law, such as seizing illegal drugs and interdicting human smugglers. This report examines: (1) available data about Border Patrol checkpoint activity, (2) the extent Border Patrol collects reliable data about checkpoint activity, and (3) how Border Patrol oversees checkpoint operations, among other objectives. GAO is making seven recommendations, including that Border Patrol take several actions to strengthen checkpoint oversight and data.
Note
Description based on online resource, PDF version; title from cover (GAO, viewed on Aug. 24, 2022).