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Jun 22

Press Release

Readout of Secretary Mayorkas’s Trip to Portugal

On June 21-22, 2021, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas traveled to Portugal to represent the United States alongside the Department of Justice at the biannual U.S.-EU Justice and Home Affairs (JHA) Ministerial.

Jun 22

Press Release

Joint EU-US statement following the EU-US Justice and Home Affairs Ministerial Meeting

On 22 June 2021, the Portuguese Presidency of the Council of the European Union hosted the EU-U.S. Ministerial Meeting on Justice and Home Affairs in Lisbon. The United States was represented by the Secretary for Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas, and by Deputy Assistant Attorney General and DOJ Counselor for International Affairs Bruce Swartz.

Jun 21

Blog

Secretary Mayorkas' Remarks on World Refugee Day

World Refugee Day was Sunday, June 20th. Watch Secretary Mayorkas deliver remarks honoring refugees across the globe.

Jun 17

Blog

Message from Secretary Mayorkas on the Observance of Juneteenth

Today, President Biden will sign the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act commemorating Juneteenth as a federal holiday. As June 19 falls on a Saturday this year, federal employees will observe this holiday tomorrow, June 18, 2021.

Jun 16

Press Release

Readout of Secretary Mayorkas’s Trip to Mexico

Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas visited Mexico during his first international trip as Secretary — a reflection of the Department of Homeland Security’s commitment to a close and deep partnership with the Government of Mexico.  

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