Border Security: Understanding Threats at U.S. Borders

CRS Report for CongressPrepared for Members and Committees of Congress Border security : Understanding Threats at Borders Marc R. Rosenblum Specialist in Immigration Policy Jerome P. Bjelopera Specialist in Organized Crime and Terrorism Kristin M. Finklea Specialist in Domestic security February 21, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 R42969 Border security : Understanding Threats at Borders Congressional Research Service Summary The United States confronts a wide array of Threats at Borders , ranging from terrorists who may have weapons of mass destruction, to transnational criminals smuggling drugs or counterfeit goods, to unauthorized migrants intending to live and work in the United States. Given this diversity of Threats , how may Congress and the Department of Homeland security (DHS) set Border security priorities and allocate scarce enforcement resources?

1 U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), “CBPs 2011 Fiscal Year in Review,” December 12, 2011. Cargo flows through U.S. ports (imports plus exports) was valued at $3.7 trillion in 2011, about 25% of U.S. gross domestic product

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