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Original Date Announced
April 1, 2019CBP notified businesses using the Mariposa Port of Entry at Nogales that Sunday processing of commercial trucks, normally offered during the peak produce season, would end after March 31 so CBP officers could be reassigned to address the surge of migrants along the border. [ID #390]
US Custom and Border Protection Information Bulletin: Sunday ServicesEffective Date
April 7, 2019Subsequent Trump-Era and Court Action(s)
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April 5, 2019
Businesses on US-Mexico border suffer as wait times jump 500%
CBP has shifted 750 personnel to address hundreds of migrants being placed into custody each day. "CBP will have to close lanes, resulting in increased wait times for commercial shipments and travelers," the agency said in a statement last week. 30% of border lanes were reported closed during the week of April 1. Go to article on supplychaindive.com
Current Status
Fully in EffectOriginal Trump Policy Status
Status: Final/ActualTrump Administration Action: Change in PracticeSubject Matter: BorderAgencies Affected: CBPAssociated or Derivative Policies
Commentary
Produce shortages, price hikes could start soon as feds end Sunday truck inspections on Arizona border
The agency already was understaffed even before halting seasonal Sunday inspections; the agency now will be down around 200 officers in the Nogales area from what he said should be a total near 800. Go to article on azcentral.com