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

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Customs administration.

Foreign relations.

Mexico.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] [publisher not identified] 2005

Summary:

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

Notes:

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Microfiche version Library of Congress Congressional Research Service Border Security and the Southwest Border

Publisher Number:

CRS-2005-DSP-0104

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