A Culture of Fear: Leadership Deficits at Customs and Border Protection and Immigration and Customs Enforcement  
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A Culture of Fear: Leadership Deficits at Customs and Border Protection and Immigration and Customs Enforcement  

January 29, 2026

The vast majority of Customs and Border Protection and Immigration and Customs Enforcement employees who responded to our 2025 Public Service Viewpoint Survey lack trust in their politically appointed leaders, shedding light on a dysfunctional work culture that threatens the agencies’ ability to meet their obligations to the public. 

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