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FOIA Reading Room

The CBP FOIA Reading Room serves as a central resource for public access to government records, in accordance with 5 U.S.C. § 552(a)(2). This room supports transparency and accountability by providing direct access to essential records and information. Visitors can review reports, policies, and other official documents to gain insight into government operations.
 

    • This directive establishes requirements and procedures for selection, approval, and recording of all external training opportunities and ensures external training opportunities outside of CBP's TAP

    • 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

    • This Directive establishes the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) policy concerning the use of appropriated funds to procure and subsidize parking for federal employees

    • Facial Recognition Technology | Frequently Requested Records

      The following documents are related to Customs and Border Protection's facial recognition technology.

    • US-Mexico Barrier Maintenance Records | Frequently Requested Records

      Maintenance records related to barriers on the U.S.-Mexico border showing where border barriers have been breached or otherwise damaged and repaired since 2016.

    • Jones Act Waiver Request | Frequently Requested Records

      Waiver request for Coastwise Merchandise Statute (46 U.S.C. § 55102, commonly known as the “Jones Act”) to allow the carriage of certain refined products detailed

FOIA 508 Accessibility Note

The PDFs from this section of our website may not be fully accessible under Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Members of the public may request a Section 508 compliant accessible copy of a released document, if needed. When requesting accessibility assistance, please indicate your name, email, a phone number where you can be reached, and the accessible document requested. Please send your reasonable modification request to the FOIA mailbox at cbpfoiapublicliaison@cbp.dhs.gov with the subject line "FOIA Disability Modification" or call (202) 325-0150. A representative from our office will contact you to address your request.

(If you need telecommunication relay service (TRS) assistance to communicate with the CBP FOIA Office and you are in the United States, please dial 711 to obtain TRS assistance and notify the Communications Assistant that you want to contact the CBP FOIA Office at the telephone number (202) 325-0150.)

NOTE: A Section 508 compliant accessible copy of a document may be altered to meet disclosure requirements but will contain the same information.

Last Modified: Mar 07, 2025