Behind the Scenes
The border agency reorganization grew out of considerable behind-the-scenes work by Homeland Security planners.
Nov. 6, 2002
Transition team briefs White House Chief of Staff Andrew Card on ideas for border consolidation.
Dec. 18, 2002
Border and Transportation Security chief Asa Hutchinson begins meetings with border agency chiefs on possible consolidation.
Jan. 30, 2003
Secretary Tom Ridge unveils border security reorganization plan.
March 1, 2003
Border agencies shift into the Homeland Security Department, forming the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection and the Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Nov. 19, 2003
Homeland Security must issue plan for consolidating field offices.
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