Latest news and press releases.
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DHS Continues to See High Risk of Foreign and Domestic Terrorism in 2024 Homeland Threat Assessment
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the 2024 Homeland Threat Assessment, which continues to identify a high risk of foreign and domestic terrorism in 2024.
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DHS Announces New Policies and Measures Promoting Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence
DHS announced new policies to ensure responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) by the Department. The policies, developed by the DHS Artificial Intelligence Task Force (AITF), build on a commitment from the Biden-Harris Administration to manage the risk and harness the benefits of AI. The Department also announced that Secretary Mayorkas has appointed Chief Information Officer (CIO) Eric Hysen as the Department’s first Chief AI Officer.
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Statement from Secretary Mayorkas on the U.S. District Court Ruling on DACA
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released a statement regarding the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas ruling on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).
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DHS Establishes New Customer Experience Office
DHS announced that it has established a permanent Customer Experience (CX) office to help deliver services that are simple to use, accessible, equitable, protective, transparent, and responsive for all DHS customers.
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DHS Supports Interior Cities by Educating Qualified Noncitizens on Work Permit Eligibility
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has launched a first-of-its-kind national campaign for noncitizens who are work-eligible but who have yet to apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD).
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DHS Awards $20 Million to 34 Organizations in Effort to Prevent Targeted Violence and Terrorism
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the award of 34 grants, totaling $20 million, through the Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention (TVTP) Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23).
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Statement from Secretary Mayorkas on the Retirement of FLETC Director Thomas J. Walters and the Appointment of Benjamine “Carry” Huffman as FLETC Director
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following statement regarding changes in leadership at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC).
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Secretary Mayorkas Extends and Redesignates Temporary Protected Status for South Sudan
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced the extension and redesignation of South Sudan for Temporary Protected Status for 18 months, from November 4, 2023, through May 3, 2025, due to ongoing armed conflict and extraordinary and temporary conditions in South Sudan that prevent individuals from safely returning.
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DHS Announces Results of Coordinated Enforcement to Interdict Southbound Firearms “Operation Without a Trace”
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and its federal partners announced the results of increased enforcement efforts to stem the trafficking of firearms from the United States into Mexico for use by transnational criminal organizations.
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Statement from Secretary Mayorkas on the Two-Year Anniversary of Operation Allies Welcome
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following statement on the two-year anniversary of Operation Allies Welcome.