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Oct 21

Press Release

ICE Arrests 15 Nonimmigrant Students For OPT-Related Fraud

WASHINGTON – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced Wednesday preliminary results from Operation OPTical Illusion, a law enforcement operation targeting nonimmigrant students who fraudulently used the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program to remain in the United States. 

Oct 20

Speech

Remarks as Prepared by Acting Secretary Chad Wolf Announcing New Center for Countering Human Trafficking

Good morning, everyone. Thank you all for attending this special and important event. It is my distinct honor to be with you today as we formally launch the DHS Center for Countering Human Trafficking.

Oct 20

Press Release

DHS Launches New Center for Countering Human Trafficking

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Acting Secretary Chad Wolf announced Tuesday the opening of the DHS Center for Countering Human Trafficking, the U.S. government’s first-ever integrated law enforcement operations center directly supporting federal criminal investigations, victim assistance efforts, intelligence analysis, and outreach and training activities related to human trafficking and forced labor.

Oct 16

Press Release

Weekly Update: DHS Response to COVID-19

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and its component offices have stood ready to assist communities across the nation that are facing unforeseen challenges amid a pandemic environment.

Oct 16

Press Release

DHS, ICE Announce Arrests of More than 170 At-Large Aliens in Sanctuary Jurisdictions

The Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced Thursday the conclusion of a week-long targeted enforcement operation that resulted in the apprehension of more than 170 at-large aliens throughout the U.S., where sanctuary policies have largely prohibited the cooperation of law enforcement agencies in the arrest of criminal aliens.

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