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Last Updated: | Press Releases

DHS Adds PRC-Based Seafood, Aluminum, and Footwear Entities to Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Enforcement List

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the addition of three People’s Republic of China (PRC)-based seafood, aluminum, and footwear companies to the Uygur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Entity List.

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Texas Drug Trafficker Imprisoned for Importing 25 Bricks of Meth Following HSI Rio Grande Valley, Partner Investigation

McALLEN, Texas — A south Texas man was sentenced to nearly five years in prison for importing 25 bricks of meth following an investigation conducted by HSI with help from U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

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IPR Center Cautions Fans in Boston and Dallas to Beware of Fake Merchandise and Tickets During 2024 NBA Finals

WASHINGTON — The National IPR Center joins the NBA in cautioning fans to be on the lookout for counterfeiters attempting to sell unauthorized knockoff products and tickets.

Last Updated: | Blog

Department of Homeland Security Announces Enhanced Searchability of Migrants in Custody After Crossing the Border

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) updated the functionality of its Online Detainee Locator System (ODLS) webpage to include individuals who are currently in the custody of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for 48 hours or more.

Last Updated: | Fact Sheets

Fact Sheet: DHS Continues to Strengthen Border Security, Reduce Irregular Migration, and Mobilize International Partnerships

The Biden-Harris Administration took decisive new action to strengthen border security, announcing a series of measures that limit eligibility for asylum and significantly increase the consequences for those who enter across the southern border.

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Honduras-based Human Smuggler Sentenced to 10 Years Following HSI Sells Investigation

SELLS, Ariz. — A Honduran woman was sentenced May 28 to 120 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for human smuggling.

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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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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.

Last Updated: | Publication

Close Summary Regarding Articles of Faith and Religious Meals in U.S. Border Patrol Custody

On February 7, 2024, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) responded to a Recommendation Memorandum issued in September 2023 by CRCL on the handling of articles of faith and the provision of religious meals for individuals in U.S. Border Patrol custody.

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El Departamento de Seguridad Nacional anuncia $300 millones en fondos directos para comunidades que reciben inmigrantes y $340 millones para un nuevo proceso competitivo de otorgamientos

El Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS, por sus siglas en inglés), a través de la Agencia Federal para el Manejo de Emergencias (FEMA, por sus siglas en inglés) y la Oficina de Aduanas y Protección Fronteriza (CBP, por sus siglas en inglés) anunció hoy la disponibilidad de $300 millones en subvenciones del Programa de Refugios y Servicios (SSP, por sus siglas en inglés).