On May 5, 2025, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a memo revoking protections for pregnant women, infants, elderly individuals, and individuals with serious medical conditions. CBP had policies in place for these most vulnerable members of our society to ensure their safety and dignity.

The policies included commonsense provisions for providing these vulnerable persons with water to drink. Along with drinking water CBP rescinded its policies to stock diapers and baby formula (which was usually expired) for the infants/newborns and making arrangements to ensure their mothers can breastfeed them. expediting the release of those in medically dangerous situ