U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is the largest federal law enforcement agency within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), charged with managing, controlling, and protecting the nation's borders, ports of entry, and air/sea approaches. Established in 2003, its core mission is to prevent terrorists, weapons, contraband, and illegal entries while facilitating legitimate trade and travel.
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is the largest federal law enforcement agency within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), charged with managing, controlling, and protecting the nation's borders, ports of entry, and air/sea approaches. Established in 2003, its core mission is to prevent terrorists, weapons, contraband, and illegal entries while facilitating legitimate trade and travel.
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). U.s. Customs And Border Protection (cbp). In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 13, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/u-s-customs-and-border-protection-cbp
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