U.S. Customs and Border ProtectionGovernment

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is the primary federal law enforcement agency responsible for border management and control within the United States Department of Homeland Security. Its mandate encompasses safeguarding the nation's borders, preventing the entry of illicit goods and unauthorized individuals, and facilitating lawful international trade and travel. Established in 2003 through the Homeland Security Act, it consolidated legacy agencies including the U.S. Border Patrol and the U.S. Customs Service, the latter of which traces its roots back to 1789.