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DHS Reinstates Migrant Protection Protocols

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) made the following announcement regarding restarting the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP) immediately.

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Statement from a DHS Spokesperson on Directives Expanding Law Enforcement and Ending the Abuse of Humanitarian Parole

Acting Department of Homeland Security Secretary Benjamine Huffman issued two directives essential to ending the invasion of the US southern border and empower law enforcement to protect Americans. 

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Feature Article: When S&T and HSWERX Partner, the Results Are Out of Sight

S&T and HSWERX recently brought industry partners together to showcase drone solutions in support of U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Similar public-private partnerships are on the horizon for 2025. 

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Members of Human Smuggling Organization Charged for Illegally Bringing Migrants Into US

SAN DIEGO — Nineteen alleged members of a human smuggling organization have been criminally charged for coordinating the smuggling of dozens of unauthorized migrants into the U.S. from Mexico

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Large-Scale Counterfeit Pill Manufacturer Charged With Drug Offenses and Pandemic Loan Fraud

BOSTON — FBI, HSI and DEA special agents arrested a Massachusetts man July 18 in connection with an ongoing investigation of counterfeit pills containing fentanyl and methamphetamine.

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Feature Article: Using a ‘Roadmap’ to Chart the Future of Maritime Security

S&T’s 10-year plan addresses current and future DHS waterway and border safety efforts.

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SBCC and Migration Information Center Resource Guide

This SBCC and Migration Information Center Resource Guide for partners includes information about DHS processes and lawful immigration pathways, and shareable content on the U.S. immigration system.

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SVIP Tech Impact Video Series

The SVIP Tech Impact Video Series highlights innovations coming out of SVIP, their practical applications and the benefits of collaborating with DHS S&T. Watch all six videos to learn more about how homeland security officials are utilizing the SVIP startup program to customize solutions for their national security needs.

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Update on Southwest Border Security and Preparedness Ahead of Court-Ordered Lifting of Title 42

Under the Biden-Harris Administration, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has been executing a comprehensive strategy to continue to secure our borders and build a safe, orderly, and humane immigration process. After inheriting a broken and dismantled immigration system, since January 2021 DHS has effectively managed an unprecedented number of noncitizens seeking to enter the United States, interdicted more drugs, and disrupted more smuggling operations than ever before.

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Retention Memo to CBP Concerning Treatment of Religious Items During CBP Processing and Access to Religious Meals

CRCL reviewed allegations that Sikh individuals had their turbans discarded by U.S. Border Patrol agents during processing in the Yuma Sector. This memorandum is to notify of the complaint, describe allegations, and inform that CRCL retained this complaint for investigation.