Latest news and press releases.
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5 Country Ministerial Statement on the Second Anniversary of the Launch of the “Voluntary Principles to Counter Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse”
In March 2020 the Five Country Ministerial (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, and United States) launched the Voluntary Principles to Counter Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, in consultation with six technology companies, and the WeProtect Global Alliance. Since then, G7 Interior Ministers have added their support, and a total of sixteen companies have endorsed the Principles. The goal of the Principles is “the prevention of child sexual exploitation and abuse.”
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DHS and DOJ Issue Rule to Efficiently and Fairly Process Asylum Claims
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Department of Justice (DOJ) are issuing a rule to improve and expedite processing of asylum claims made by noncitizens subject to expedited removal, ensuring that those who are eligible for asylum are granted relief quickly, and those who are not are promptly removed.
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Secretary Mayorkas Swears in New Members of the Homeland Security Advisory Council
On Monday, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas swore in 33 new members of the Homeland Security Advisory Council (“the Council”) at its first meeting since its reconstitution. During the meeting, Secretary Mayorkas and Council members discussed innovative solutions to address some of the most complex homeland security-related challenges facing our country.
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The U.S. and Canada Reestablish the Cross-Border Crime Forum
Officials discussed Cybercrime, Violent Extremism, Public Safety, Firearms Violence, and Justice Reform
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Statement from Secretary Mayorkas on Cybersecurity Preparedness
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following statement on cybersecurity preparedness.
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Readout of Secretary Mayorkas Meeting with Foreign Minister Búcaro of Guatemala
Yesterday, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas held a virtual meeting with the newly appointed Foreign Minister of Guatemala, Mario Adolfo Búcaro Flores, to discuss how to better manage irregular migration and address its root causes, and enhance related U.S. support and technical assistance programs.
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Secretary Mayorkas Announces New Homeland Security Advisory Council Members
Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced the appointment of 33 new members to the Homeland Security Advisory Council (the “Council”), in advance of the Council’s first meeting on March 21, 2022.
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Secretary Mayorkas Designates Afghanistan for Temporary Protected Status
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the designation of Afghanistan for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months. Only individuals who are already residing in the United States as of March 15, 2022, will be eligible for TPS.
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Readout of Secretary Mayorkas’s Visit to Mexico and Costa Rica
On Monday and Tuesday, March 14 and 15, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas was in Mexico City, Mexico and San José, Costa Rica to meet with the Presidents and Cabinet members of those countries to further collaboration on bilateral opportunities and challenges, including regional efforts related to migration management.
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DHS Releases Report on Internal Review of Domestic Violent Extremism
Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released a report on how it can best prevent, detect, and respond to potential threats related to domestic violent extremism within the Department.