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U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Louisville seized two types of illicit drugs hidden in a shipment from France labeled as a mini fridge/freezer. The package contained Ethylpentedrone Hydrochloride and Ketamine valued at $152,000.

CBP AMO reports Miami interdiction and apprehension in suspected smuggling case

CBP AMO detailed its successful interdiction of a suspected smuggling vessel near Miami in tweets posted on March 19 and March 20, 2026.

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Durbin outlines obstacles to voter registration under proposed SAVE America Act

Senator Dick Durbin described potential barriers for voters under proposed new registration rules requiring proof of citizenship. He compared these requirements with past Supreme Court rulings on voting rights while highlighting possible impacts on millions without proper documents.

Durbin criticizes SAVE America Act and voter ID requirements in Senate speech

Senator Dick Durbin spoke against the SAVE America Act on March 20, arguing new voter ID requirements could prevent many Americans from registering. He cited studies showing millions lack required documents and compared costs for passports to a poll tax.

Senate passes resolution honoring leadership and legacy of Native women

The U.S. Senate has unanimously passed a bipartisan resolution honoring American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women for their leadership during Women’s History Month. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Brian Schatz led the effort to recognize these women's contributions across various fields.

CBP details bird smuggling case and reflects on customs history in March 20 posts

On March 20, 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection posted about a recent parrot smuggling interception at Brownsville Port of Entry and revisited its pre-2003 history as U.S. Customs focused on airport enforcement.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement details arrests of individuals with serious convictions

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement published updates on March 18-19 about arrests involving individuals from Argentina, Mexico, and Cuba with convictions ranging from theft to sexual assault.
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