Press Releases

Department of Homeland Security Kicks Off Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Release for Cybersecurity Awareness Month. DHS commits to raising awareness about combatting constant and ever-increasing threats from malicious cyber actors.

Statement by Secretary Mayorkas on the Approval of a Jones Act Waiver for Puerto Rico

Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following statement on the announcement that the Department of Homeland Security will approve a temporary and targeted Jones Act Waiver in order to address Puerto Rico’s immediate needs in the wake of Hurricane Fiona.

DHS Statement on Safety and Enforcement During Hurricane Ian

ICE and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) remind the public that sites that provide emergency response and relief are considered protected areas.

Operation Allies Welcome Announces Departure of All Afghan Nationals from the National Conference Center Safe Haven in Leesburg, VA

All Afghan nationals have departed the safe haven facility at the National Conference Center (NCC) in Leesburg, Virginia, to join communities across the United States.

Secretary Mayorkas Extends and Redesignates Temporary Protected Status for Burma

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today announced an extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Burma for an additional 18 months, from Nov. 26, 2022, through May 25, 2024, due to extraordinary and temporary conditions in Burma that prevent individuals from safely returning.

DHS Statement on Safety and Enforcement Following Typhoon Merbok in Alaska

In light of these circumstances, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reminds the public that sites that provide emergency response and relief are considered protected areas.

Readout of Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas’ Participation in FEMA’s Daily Interagency Briefing on the Federal Response to Fiona’s Impact on Puerto Rico

Today, as Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) teams fanned out across Puerto Rico to assess the damage from Hurricane Fiona, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas joined FEMA Associate Administrator for Response and Recovery Anne Bink and senior FEMA leadership at the agency’s Washington, D.C., headquarters for a briefing on the latest disaster response actions underway in support of the government of Puerto Rico.  

DHS Statement on Safety and Enforcement Following Hurricane Fiona Impacts in Puerto Rico

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is working with its federal, state, local, and non-governmental partners to support the needs of the areas affected by the impacts of Hurricane Fiona in Puerto Rico.

DHS Electric Vehicle Program Accelerates with Debut of First Fully Electric Law Enforcement Vehicle

Today, DHS became the first federal agency to debut a battery electric vehicle (EV) fitted for performing law enforcement functions at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers’ Office of Cheltenham Operations.

DHS Announces New Members of Faith-Based Security Advisory Council

DHS Announces New Members of Faith-Based Security Advisory Council (FBSAC)

Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the appointment of 25 members to the reinvigorated Faith-Based Security Advisory Council, in advance of the first meeting on October 6, 2022.