Latest news and press releases.
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Secretary Mayorkas Designates Cameroon for Temporary Protected Status for 18 Months
Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the designation of Cameroon for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months.
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DHS Releases First-Ever Equity Action Plan
DHS announced the release of its DHS Equity Action Plan, which identifies seven focus areas to comprehensively advance equity across the Department.
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Summary of Resources for Law Enforcement Partners
DHS is fundamentally a department of partnerships. Our ability to execute our critical mission relies on the strength of our partnerships with you and our other key partners across the public and private sectors. Every day, you serve on the front lines to keep our communities safe. We are committed to ensuring you have the tools, resources, and support you need to continue doing so successfully.
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Secretary Mayorkas Honors DHS Employees with Annual Secretary’s Awards
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas today announced the winners of the 2022 DHS Secretary’s Awards, which will honor 876 employees from all 9 DHS component agencies and headquarters across 26 states, Guam, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, and Vietnam. These individuals have demonstrated a commitment to the DHS mission and exemplify the values of duty, honor, and excellence.
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Statement by Secretary Mayorkas on President Biden’s Nominations of Admiral Linda L. Fagan for USCG Commandant and Vice Admiral Steven D. Poulin for USCG Vice Commandant
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following statement on President Biden’s nominations of Admiral Linda L. Fagan to serve as the 27th Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard and Vice Admiral Steven D. Poulin to serve as the 33rd Vice Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard.
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Statement by Secretary Mayorkas on CDC’s Title 42 Order Termination
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following statement in response to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) determination that it will, effective May 23, 2022, terminate its Title 42 public health Order.
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DHS and DOL to Supplement the H-2B Cap with Additional Visas for Second Half of Fiscal Year 2022
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Labor (DOL) announced the forthcoming publication of a joint temporary final rule to make available an additional 35,000 H-2B temporary nonagricultural worker visas for the second half of fiscal year (FY) 2022.
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Readout of U.S.-U.K. Joint Contact Group
On March 29 and 30, 2022, Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security John Tien hosted United Kingdom Home Office Permanent Secretary Matthew Rycroft for the U.S- U.K. Joint Contact Group (JCG).
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DHS Announces New Measures to Better Serve Transgender, Non-Binary, and Gender Non-Conforming Travelers
On International Trans Day of Visibility, DHS announced new measures to better serve all Americans, regardless of their gender identity. Through technology updates, process changes, and expanded partnerships, TSA and CBP are improving their screening procedures and ensuring they are conducted in a manner that respects the dignity of each individual. These measures are part of a concerted effort by the Biden-Harris Administration to advance equality for transgender, non-binary, and gender non-conforming Americans.
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Readout of Secretary Mayorkas’s Meeting with Home Minister Andrews of Australia
On March 28, 2022, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas held a virtual meeting with Australian Minister of Home Affairs Karen Andrews to discuss continued cooperation between the United States and Australia on efforts to increase cybersecurity preparedness and combat violent extremism.