Washington Technology

CBP seeks AI solutions to keep pace with rising volumes of border scans

A new sources sought notice seeks artificial intelligence tools to help agents sift through tens of thousands of X-ray images at ports of entry.
Homeland Security Today

CBP Launches Mobile Passport Control at Four Land Border Pedestrian Crossings in Washington State

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has announced the expansion of Mobile Passport Control to pedestrian environments at four land ports of entry in Washington state.
KING5

Activists urge Gov. Ferguson to block border patrol access to Washington driver data

TUKWILA, Wash. — Community activists are calling on Gov. Bob Ferguson to intervene after a report found federal immigration agents are still accessing Washington driver data despite state laws meant to prevent that cooperation. The renewed calls follow a ...

Senate passes budget plan for ICE and Border Patrol in bid to reopen Homeland Security Department

The Senate has taken the first steps in a new effort to reopen the Department of Homeland Security, voting to adopt a budget plan that would fund ICE and Border Patrol over Democratic objections.