Provides information on United States border areas. Reviews the current state of law enforcement's efforts to manage our borders. Discusses the benefits of and obstacles to different proposed solutions to improve border law enforcement.

This report is based on a study conducted by the Committee on Government Reform, U.S. House of Representatives. It discusses the two overriding challenges in border security -- the protection of the American homeland at its land boundaries, coasts, & ports of entry. The first & most important challenge lies in striking the right balance between effective law enforcement at the border & preserving valuable trade & travel. The second challenge lies in setting the priorities of border law enforcement itself so it can meet all of the different threats. Chapters: Threats at Our Borders & Ports of Entry; Federal Law Enforcement at the Borders & Ports of Entry; New Proposals for Border & Port of Entry Law Enforcement; & Conclusions. Maps & graphs. Also includes a 23-page report, Cost of Border Delays to OntarioÓ (2004).

This government/court document, written by the United States Congress, is a hearing on the territorial integrity and safety issues involved in weak bilateral law enforcement presence at the U.S.-Mexico Border for American citizens.