# U.S. CBP policy and Trump's commentary on European unrest > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/us-customs-and-border-protection-modernization-and-policy > Updated: 2026-10-18T00:31:16.000Z. Sources: 63. Developments: 2. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has implemented several changes to border processing and data management. The agency announced the cessation of routine passport admission stamps during primary processing, moving toward a digital system utilizing automation, mobile technology, and biometric facial matching. Travelers can now access arrival records and stay authorizations via the CBP I-94 website or mobile application. Additionally, CBP has proposed new regulations requiring railway operators crossing borders with Canada and Mexico to share passenger and crew data in advance. Under this proposal, train data must be transmitted at least 24 hours before arrival, with individual passenger details provided at least 60 minutes before departure. Official reports indicate a significant decline in irregular border crossings for fiscal year 2026, with 98,708 encounters at the U.S.-Mexico border, a 58.44 percent decrease from fiscal year 2025. The report noted that fiscal year 2026 was the first to record zero releases by the Border Patrol, as all encountered individuals were either detained under criminal charges or deported. Donald Trump has continued to link immigration to civil unrest abroad. Following violent protests in France driven by high inflation, the cost of living, and educational grievances, Trump claimed on Truth Social that ‘migrants have taken over France’ and urged French authorities to ‘close their borders quickly.’ The unrest has escalated into widespread looting and arson across cities such as Paris, Marseille, Lyon, and Limoges, where the city hall was set on fire and approximately 1,500 businesses reported damages. French authorities report that between 550,000 and 800,000 people participated in the demonstrations, resulting in approximately 1,800 to 2,500 arrests and over 500 injuries to police, gendarmes, and firefighters. In response, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has ordered local curfews in several areas, including parts of Paris and Nice. ## Claims - Approximately 1,800 people were arrested during the protests in France. (disputed by 8 sources) - More than 500 police officers were injured during the unrest. (disputed by 5 sources) - Nearly 1,000 security forces were injured during the clashes. (disputed by 2 sources) - French police have made 2,513 arrests in connection with recent protests. (disputed) - Donald Trump attributed the unrest to immigration policies rather than educational issues. (corroborated by 21 sources) - Donald Trump called on French authorities to close their borders to regain control. (corroborated by 19 sources) - Donald Trump urged French authorities to close their borders to regain control. (corroborated by 16 sources) - Approximately 550,000 people participated in the protests across France. (corroborated by 10 sources) - The protests in France were driven by the rising cost of living and education issues. (corroborated by 8 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-18: France unrest: Trump blames immigration and calls for border closures Violent protests in France over economic and educational issues have led to thousands of arrests and hundreds of injuries. Donald Trump has blamed immigration for the unrest and urged France to close its's. 58 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-customs-and-border-protection-proposes-new-rail-data-requirements ### 2026-10-05: U.S. Customs and Border Protection eliminates routine passport entry stamps U.S. Customs and Border Protection is ending routine passport stamping during primary entry to modernize processes and reduce costs, moving toward digital arrival records via the I-94 system. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-customs-and-border-protection-eliminates-routine-passport-entry-stamps --- Cite as: U.S. CBP policy and Trump's commentary on European unrest. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/us-customs-and-border-protection-modernization-and-policy