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Secure U.S. Borders and Manage Safe, Orderly, and Humane Immigration Processes

Border Patrol vehicle next to a fence The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is ensuring the safety and security of our borders while managing a safe, orderly, and humane immigration system.

DHS is focused on securing our borders and keeping communities safe while managing a safe, orderly, and humane immigration system. DHS accomplishes this by facilitating legitimate trade and travel and rigorously enforcing U.S. customs and immigration laws and regulations.

DHS’s border security responsibilities include:

Last Updated: 02/23/2022
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