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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

The federal agency responsible for securing U.S. borders and facilitating lawful international trade and travel.

Alien encounters

Instances where a non-U.S. citizen is encountered by border officials at or between ports of entry.

Terrorist Screening Database

A government watchlist containing information about known or suspected terrorists.

Transnational Criminal Organizations (TCOs)

International criminal groups involved in various illegal activities across multiple countries, such as drug trafficking, human smuggling, or fraud.

Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO)

A non-U.S. organization designated by the U.S. Secretary of State as engaging in or retaining the capability and intent to engage in terrorist activity.

Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

The U.S. federal executive department responsible for public security, including border protection, cybersecurity, and disaster response.

Got aways

Individuals who illegally cross the U.S. border and are observed or detected by border officials but are not apprehended.