🚨CBP Seeks $9M Contractors to Track Deported Immigrants
Private eyes on the job: tracking down deported immigrants
TL;DR
The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring private investigators with a $9M budget over two years to track down deported immigrants. Contractors must deliver printed notices of fines and fees.
US CBP is hiring private contractors to track down deported immigrants in Mexico, Honduras, and Guatemala for up to $9 million over two years. This program aims to locate individuals who owe fines and fees, but it raises concerns about due process and privacy. As of July, DHS has issued more than $84 billion in fines to immigrants accused of failing to depart the US, with some reaching up to $1.8 million. The contractors will be paid a set fee for each person they notify, regardless of whether any money is recovered.
Key Points
US CBP seeks contractors with a $9 million budget over two years for tracking deportees in three countries
Contractors must deliver printed flyers listing fines and fees owed by individuals who have left the US
DHS has issued more than $84 billion in fines to immigrants accused of failing to depart, some up to $1.8M
No payment depends on money being recovered; contractors are paid per person notified
Government retains all data gathered and owns unlimited rights to reuse it
Why It Matters
The CBP's program affects mixed-status families where one member may be subject to fines for leaving the US. The $9M budget over two years is aimed at tracking down individuals who owe up to $1.8 million in fines, raising concerns about privacy and due process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does this matter?
The CBP's program affects mixed-status families where one member may be subject to fines for leaving the US. The $9M budget over two years is aimed at tracking down individuals who owe up to $1.8 million in fines, raising concerns about privacy and due process.
What happened?
The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring private investigators with a $9M budget over two years to track down deported immigrants. Contractors must deliver printed notices of fines and fees.
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