Latest news and press releases.
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Honduras-Based Leader of Migrant Smuggling Organization Sentenced
The leader of a migrant smuggling organization was sentenced to 10 years in prison for her role in smuggling over 100 migrants from Honduras to the United States for profit.
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FEMA Prepares for 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season, Joins NOAA for Annual Hurricane Outlook
FEMA Deputy Administrator Erik A. Hooks joined NOAA Administrator Dr. Rick Spinrad and NWS Director Ken Graham to issue the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook ahead of the official start of the season.
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Statement from Secretary Mayorkas on Senate Vote on the Bipartisan Border Security Agreement
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas issued a statement on the Senate vote on the Bipartisan Border Security Agreement.
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Joint Statement on the Signing of Joint Declaration of Intent to Strengthen Franco-American Customs Cooperation
To strengthen cooperation between France and the United States in customs matters and improve the facilitation of travelers and goods, the Minister Delegate for Public Accounts, Mr. Thomas Cazanave, and the Senior Official Performing the Duties of Deputy Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, Ms. Kristie Canegallo, signed a Joint Declaration of Intent.
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Statement from Secretary Mayorkas on the Recognition of DHS Advancement on Partnership for Public Service List of “Best Places to Work”
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas issued a statement regarding the Partnership for Public Service’s recognition of the DHS as the most improved large agency in its 2023 Best Places to Work in the Federal Government.
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DHS and DOJ Announce “Recent Arrivals” Docket Process for More Efficient Immigration Hearings
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas and Attorney General Merrick B. Garland announced a new Recent Arrivals (RA) Docket process to more expeditiously resolve immigration cases of certain noncitizen single adults who attempt to cross irregularly between ports of entry at the Southwest border.
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DHS Announces 26 Additional PRC-Based Textile Companies to the UFLPA Entity List
DHS announced the addition of 26 textile companies based in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Entity List. Effective May 17, 2024, goods produced by the named 26 entities will be restricted from entering the United States.
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Disrupting Irregular Migration: Best Practices in Response to Recent Developments in the Aviation Sector
The Departments of State, Homeland Security, and the Treasury jointly issued this alert to notify airlines, air charter operators, travel agents, and service providers of the ways in which migrant smuggling and human trafficking networks are exploiting legitimate transportation services to facilitate irregular migration to the United States.
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DHS Announces Proposed Rule and Other Measures to Enhance Security, Streamline Asylum Processing
As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s continued efforts to enhance the security of our border and deliver more timely consequences for those encountered who do not have a legal basis to remain in the United States, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that would allow statutory bars to asylum to be applied much earlier in the process.
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Readout of Senior Official Performing the Duties of Deputy Secretary Canegallo’s Participation in the LA Declaration on Migration and Protection Ministerial
From May 6-7, Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Deputy Secretary Kristie Canegallo joined Secretary of State Antony Blinken, White House National Security Council’s Marcela Escobari, and USAID Acting Assistant Administrator for Latin America and the Caribbean Michael Camilleri in Guatemala City, Guatemala to represent the United States Government at the third Los Angeles Declaration on Migration and Protection Ministerial.
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DHS, CISA Announce Membership Changes to the Cyber Safety Review Board
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) announced changes to the Cyber Safety Review Board (CSRB) membership.
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Statement from Secretary Mayorkas on Microsoft's Announcement of Security Updates Following CSRB Recommendations
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas issued the following statement on Microsoft's announcement of security updates following recommendations from DHS’s Cyber Security Review Board.
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Statement from Secretary Mayorkas on the Biden-Harris Administration’s New National Security Memorandum on Critical Infrastructure
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas issued the following statement on the National Security Memorandum (NSM) to secure and enhance the resilience of U.S. critical infrastructure, signed by President Biden.
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DHS is the Largest Federal Agency to Receive 15 Consecutive “A” Grades on the SBA Small Business Procurement Scorecard
DHS received a grade of “A+,” the highest grade possible on the Small Business Administration’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Small Business Procurement Scorecard and was the largest federal agency to exceed all ten of the Scorecard’s small business prime and subcontracting goals.
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DHS Publishes Guidelines and Report to Secure Critical Infrastructure and Weapons of Mass Destruction from AI-Related Threats
DHS marked the 180-day mark of President Biden’s EO 14110, “Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)” by unveiling new resources to address threats posed by AI: (1) guidelines to mitigate AI risks to critical infrastructure and (2) a report on AI misuse in the development and production of chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN).
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Over 20 Technology and Critical Infrastructure Executives, Civil Rights Leaders, Academics, and Policymakers Join New DHS Artificial Intelligence Safety and Security Board to Advance AI’s Responsible Development and Deployment
The Department of Homeland Security announced the establishment of the Artificial Intelligence Safety and Security Board.
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DHS Announces First Winners, Awards $835,000 “Clean Power for Hours Challenge” in Celebration of Earth Day 2024
As the Biden-Harris Administration celebrates Earth Day, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the five winners of the Clean Power for Hours Challenge.
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DHS Launches Know2Protect™ Public Awareness Campaign to Combat Online Child Exploitation and Abuse With Many Public and Private Sector Partners
DHS announced Know2Protect, Together We Can Stop Online Child Exploitation™, a first-of-its-kind national public awareness campaign that brings together public and private sector partners.
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DHS Announces $1.8 Billion in Preparedness Grants
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced more than $1.8 billion in funding for eight Fiscal Year 2024 preparedness grant programs.
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Applications Open for DHS FY24 Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention Grants
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today released the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention (TVTP) Grant Program Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).
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Department of Homeland Security Announces $300 Million in Direct Funding to Communities Receiving Migrants and $340 Million for A New Competitive Awards Process
DHS, through the FEMA and CBP, announced $300 million in grants through the Shelter and Services Program (SSP), authorized by Congress to support communities that are providing services to migrants.
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Secretary Mayorkas Announces Extension and Redesignation of Ethiopia for Temporary Protected Status
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced the extension and redesignation of Ethiopia for Temporary Protected Status or 18 months, from June 13, 2024, to December 12, 2025.
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New DHS Textile Enforcement Actions Crack Down on Illicit Trade to Support 500,000 American Textile Jobs
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is outlining an enhanced strategy to combat illicit trade and level the playing field for the American textile industry, which accounts for over 500,000 U.S. jobs and is critical for our national security.
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Cyber Safety Review Board Releases Report on Microsoft Online Exchange Incident from Summer 2023
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security released the Cyber Safety Review Board’s (CSRB) findings and recommendations following its independent review of the Summer 2023 Microsoft Exchange Online intrusion.
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Secretary Mayorkas Announces Extension and Redesignation of Burma (Myanmar) for Temporary Protected Status
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced the extension and redesignation of Burma for Temporary Protected Status for 18 months, from May 26, 2024, to November 25, 2025, due to extraordinary and temporary conditions in Burma that prevent individuals from safely returning.