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Illegal Alien Extradited From Honduras to Face Justice for Alleged Killing of Sarah Root

Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced that Eswin Mejia, an illegal alien arrested for killing 21-year-old Sarah Root in a drunk driving crash, was successfully extradited from Honduras by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI).

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One Month of Secretary Noem: Making America Safe Again

In her first month on the job, Secretary Kristi Noem returned the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to its core mission of securing the homeland. 

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Making America Safe Again

Under Secretary Noem’s leadership, the hardworking men and women of DHS are fulfilling President Trump’s promise to Make America Safe Again by removing violent criminal aliens unlawfully in the U.S.

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Secretary Kristi Noem Rides with Border Patrol Agents on the Southern Border

Secretary Kristi Noem visited the Southern Border to meet with Border Patrol agents and see firsthand how the Department can best support their efforts. She pledged to ensure that Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) has the resources it needs to stop the flow of criminals and drugs into the United States. 

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Statement from Acting Secretary Huffman on US Border Patrol Agent Killed in Line of Duty

Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Benjamine Huffman issued a statement on the death of a US Border Patrol Agent.

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Summary of CRCL Recommendation Memorandum and CBP's Response: Behavior Management of Unaccompanied Children in Custody

On February 27, 2023, CBP responded to a Recommendation Memorandum issued in September 2022 by CRCL about policies concerning behavior management of unaccompanied children in U.S. Border Patrol custody.

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Veteran and Military Spouse Employment Opportunities

DHS provides employment opportunities for our veterans and service members returning home from active duty as well as their spouses and family members.

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Global MOTR Coordination Center (GMCC)

The Global Maritime Operational Threat Response Coordination Center supports the inter-agency response to maritime threats involving U.S. interests worldwide.