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DHS Legal Authorities that Prohibit Discrimination Against Faith-Based Communities

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is committed to protecting the civil rights of all members of the public, including members of faith-based communities. DHS prohibits discrimination against members of America’s faith-based communities in DHS and DHS funded programs, through these and other legal authorities

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Case Inquiry Date Tip Sheet

The CIS Ombudsman created this tip sheet on how to check your case inquiry date, which lets you know when you can submit an inquiry to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) about the status of your case.

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Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) Fact Sheet

Below is the fact sheet about the Monkeypox virus with the basic information you should know related to transmission, symptoms, protection, and actions to take if you have been exposed or are symptomatic, along with links to learn more.

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Monkeypox Virus (mpox) Fact Sheet

A fact sheet about the Monkeypox virus with the basic information you should know related to transmission, symptoms, protection, and actions to take if you have been exposed or are symptomatic.

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FACT SHEET AND REPORT: DHS Advances Efforts to Reduce the Risks at the Intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Threats

DHS submitted a full report and a fact sheet of selected findings from the AI CBRN Report to the President in response to Executive Order (E.O.) 14110 on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence.

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How to Avoid Getting Locked Out of Your USCIS Online Account Tip Sheet

Tip sheet on how to avoid getting locked out of your U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) online account

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Tip Sheet: How F-1 Students Seeking OPT Can Avoid Form I-765 Delays

Tips for F-1 OPT students filing I-765

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Obtaining Models and Simulations for Radiological/Nuclear Trainings and Exercises Summary

It is critical for first responders and emergency planners to have access to realistic plume models and simulations when conducting radiological emergency preparedness activities. The Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate funded the development of three new tools, available through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Interagency Modeling and Atmospheric Assessment Center (IMAAC), that offer emergency managers, first responders, and exercise coordinators several options to access plume models and interactive simulations for exercises, trainings, and emergency planning activities.

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Using Your Radiation Detectors For Interdiction and Response Fact Sheet

The majority of radiation detection instruments are purchased for interdiction and prevention missions, so emergency responders may not realize that some of them can also be used for response and recovery missions. For radiological and nuclear incident preparedness, it is essential for first responders to know which of their instruments are suitable for use in response and recovery operations, how to use them safely and appropriately, and how the data they collect may inform critical health and safety decisions.

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S&T Safe Handling and Collection of Electronics Factsheet

The Science and Technology Directorate is currently working with U.S. Customs and Border Protection to develop a downloadable application—Safe Handling and Collection of Electronics, or “SHAKE”—that provides users with information and techniques to safely collect drones from the field.