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Jun 15

Press Release

Joint Statement by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Department of State on the Expansion of Access to the Central American Minors Program

The following joint statement was released by Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas and Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken.

Jun 15

Blog

On DACA’s Anniversary, A Renewed Opportunity

We celebrate DACA’s ninth anniversary. This extraordinarily successful policy has transformed the lives of hundreds of thousands of young “Dreamers” by making them eligible for work authorization and providing a measure of protection from deportation. This anniversary must propel Congress to finally pass the permanent legislative protections that would give Dreamers the opportunity to earn citizenship – so that they can live their lives with true certainty, free from fear.

Jun 15

Press Release

Statement from Secretary Mayorkas on the National Strategy for Countering Domestic Terrorism

With today’s release of the first-ever National Strategy for Countering Domestic Terrorism, President Biden is demonstrating his steadfast commitment to addressing the most significant and persistent terrorism-related threat to the homeland today. In furtherance of the National Strategy, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will remain focused on addressing violence, while at the same time protecting privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties.

Jun 11

Blog

Secretary Mayorkas and FEMA Administrator Criswell Encourage People to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine

DHS Secretary Mayorkas and FEMA Administrator Criswell encourage people to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Go to vaccines.gov to sign up and get your vaccine today.​

Jun 11

Press Release

DHS Releases Plan for Use of Border Barrier Funds

On June 11, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the agency’s plan for funds the previous administration was planning to use for construction of a border wall at the Southwest border of the United States.

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