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Reported: Trump Administration designates CBP as a Security Agency

  1. Original Date Announced

    February 4, 2020

    An internal memo reportedly designates the agency as a "Security Agency," granting CBP greater secrecy by exempting certain records from disclosure to the public. [ID #450]

    The Nation Exclusive: Customs and Border Protection Gains an Extra Layer of Secrecy
  2. Effective Date

    January 31, 2020

Current Status

Fully in Effect

Original Trump Policy Status

Status: Reported
Trump Administration Action: Agency Directive
Subject Matter: Border
Agencies Affected: CBP

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