The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) reading room provides a library of documents which may be downloaded and reviewed for topics related to FOIA. For more information, visit the CBP FOIA page.
To search CBP policies, procedures and directives, visit the Policies, Procedures and Directives page.
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Foreign Language Services | Directives
CBP has long recognized the importance of effective and accurate communication between CBP personnel and the public CBP serves. Language barriers can negatively impact interactions
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Directive 2210-005: Children Born in the United States in CBP Custody and/or at a CBP Facility | Directives
This directive establishes U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) policy governing the processing of children born in the United States in CBP custody and/or at
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Directive 2130-030 Prevention, Detection, and Response to Sexual Abuse in CBP Holding Facilities | Directives
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Directive No. 2130-030, Prevention, Detection and Response to Sexual Abuse and/or Assault in CBP Holding Facilities. This directive established
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CBP Directive No. 3340-030B | Directives
This directive establishes national policy for the temporary detention, transport and
escort of persons by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
This directive also establishes
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CBP Directive that provides guidance on processing passengers in airports.
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This directive defines the roles and responsibilities of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) personnel in providing limited English proficient (LEP) persons with meaningful access
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2008 USBP Hold Room Policy | Directives
Hold Rooms and Short Term Custody policy
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Anduril Surveillance Towers | Contracts
The contract is for Anduril Surveillance Towers
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Civil Unrest and Disturbance Related to the Death of George Floyd Released by CBP | Civil Unrest, Significant Records of Interest
Associated audio and video located at:
CU Part 1:
(Civil Unrest) AMO UAS Flight 5/29/20 (Minneapolis, MN) SOG Chief Sullivan for WSJ on Portland Portland
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Border Wall Records 01-03 | Border Wall Records
Border Wall, Logistics Management Institute, LMI, Secure Border Initiative, SBI, Meeting Minutes, emails, notes, reports, letters, communications, and presentation materials. CY 2006-2020
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