Matthew Klein is the latest top official to leave the agency’s internal watchdog office, which has been run by at least three people since Commissioner R. Gil Kerlikowske took over the agency in March 2014.
Border Patrol
The U.S. Border Patrol, the country’s largest law enforcement agency
Why Border Patrol union members are pumped about Trump – for now
One month after Donald Trump’s stunning win to become the next president of the United States, the emboldened Border Patrol union is still celebrating his victory – and its newfound access to power.
This is how to stop Border Patrol killings with impunity, ex-officials say
Former U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials file a brief claiming militarization of the agency resulted in unnecessary shootings.
Jailed immigrants see double standard in US bail reform stance
U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments on Nov. 30 about whether certain criminal and terrorist immigrants, among others subject to mandatory detention, may get a bond hearing after six months in jail.
Beheading case shifts to cartel ties of Border Patrol agent’s brother
Prosecutors are compiling a growing dossier on Eduardo Luna, identified as an alleged former member of the powerful Gulf Cartel.
Indicted Border Patrol agent’s brother strikes deal
The brother of a U.S. Border Patrol agent charged with capital murder in an alleged Mexican drug cartel hit struck a surprise deal last week to help prosecutors build their case against his siblings.
New Border Patrol chief faces uphill battle to reform agency
The selection of Mark Morgan, a career FBI official, to run the 20,000-strong force sends a clear message: The Border Patrol has a culture problem that needs to be fixed.
Feds tight-lipped on weeding out corrupt border agents
In recent years, Customs and Border Protection has turned to polygraph tests and behavioral research to weed out criminals in its ranks. But whether corrupt agents really are caught and punished remains an open question.
Bordering on insecurity
On this episode of Reveal, our joint investigation with The Texas Tribune profiles federal border officials who were arrested for or convicted of acts of corruption that allegedly compromised their mission to stop crime and keep their country secure.
Family ties can lead to corruption along the border
One striking hallmark of border corruption cases is how often the drift into illegal behavior begins with family considerations or entanglements.