Latest news and press releases.
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DHS Blue Campaign Launches Nationwide Tutorial with Lyft to Educate Rideshare Drivers About How to Detect and Prevent Human Trafficking
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Blue Campaign and Lyft, Inc. announced that more than one million Lyft drivers in the United States and Canada can now access a tutorial program to help them detect and prevent human trafficking.
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Readout of Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas’s Meeting with Foreign Minister Enrique Reina of Honduras
On Friday, July 26th, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas met with Honduran Foreign Minister Enrique Reina to address irregular migration and combat transnational organized crime through continued strong cooperation.
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Readout of Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas’ Meeting with the National Council of Textile Organizations
On Tuesday, July 23rd, Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas met with leaders from the National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO), which represents an array of companies from the U.S. textile and apparel industry.
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Statement from Secretary Mayorkas on Arrest of Alleged Leaders of Sinaloa Cartel
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released a statement on the arrest of alleged leaders of the Sinaloa Cartel Ismael Zambada Garcia (“El Mayo”) and Joaquin Guzman Lopez.
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Statement from Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas on the Appointment of Ronald L. Rowe, Jr. as Acting Secret Service Director
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released a statement regarding the appointment of Ronald L. Rowe, Jr. as Acting Director of the United States Secret Service.
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DHS Announces Membership to New Federal School Safety Clearinghouse External Advisory Board
DHS announced the inaugural members of the Federal School Safety Clearinghouse External Advisory Board, a group of school safety experts and education leaders that will provide advice and recommendations on practical ways to enhance K-12 school safety and security.
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Statement of Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas on the Departure of Kimberly Cheatle
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released a statement regarding the departure of Kimberly Cheatle.
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Statement from Secretary Mayorkas on President Joe Biden
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released a statement regarding President Joe Biden.
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Secretary Mayorkas Names Bipartisan Independent Law Enforcement Experts For 45-Day Independent Review of July 13, 2024, Attempted Assassination of Former President Donald Trump
Following the events of July 13, 2024, President Joe Biden directed the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to conduct an independent security review of the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
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Statement from Secretary Mayorkas, Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Deputy Secretary Canegallo, and Senior Department of Homeland Security Leadership
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas, Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security Kristie Canegallo, and the leaders of the DHS agencies and offices with law enforcement responsibilities jointly released a statement regarding recent comments questioning the presence of women in law enforcement.