Latest news and press releases.
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Statement by Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas Regarding Immigration Enforcement Efforts
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released a statement on Immigration Enforcement Efforts
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DHS Launches Digital Ad Campaign to Counter Smuggler Lies
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today launched a digital advertising campaign to counter lies peddled by smugglers about the end of the public health Order under Title 42.
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DHS and DOJ Finalize Rule to Incentivize Use of Lawful Immigration Pathways
After receiving and considering over 50,000 public comments in response to a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking issued earlier this year, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) finalized a new rule to further incentivize individuals to use lawful, safe, and orderly pathways to enter the United States.
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DHS Announces Upcoming Re-parole Process for Afghan Nationals
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced it is establishing a process to re-parole eligible Afghan nationals so they can continue living and working legally in the United States.
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Emergency Food and Shelter Program National Board Allocates Over $300 Million to Local Communities for Humanitarian Support
The Emergency Food and Shelter Program’s National Board announced the allocation of $332.5 million to assist communities receiving noncitizens released from custody as they await the outcome of their immigration proceedings.
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Trilateral statement on joint commitment to Latin America
The United States, Spain, and Canada hereby announce our intent to partner together to deepen our engagement in Latin America.
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DHS Statement on Request for Additional DoD Support on the Southwest Border
Due to an anticipated increase in migration, DHS requested that the Department of Defense (DoD) augment the 2,500 military personnel currently providing support at the Southwest Border with an additional 1,500 personnel for a period of 90 days.
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DHS Statement on the Lifting of Title 19 Requirements
Beginning May 12, 2023, DHS will no longer require non-U.S. travelers entering the United States via land ports of entry and ferry terminals to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide related proof of vaccination upon request.
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The 2023 Canada–U.S. Cross-Border Crime Forum (CBCF)
Canada and the United States have an enduring partnership guided by a shared commitment to security, prosperity, and advancing democratic values.
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DHS Conducts Dozens of Removal Flights Every Week
During the first half of Fiscal Year (FY) 2023, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) increased removals and returns to 225,483, up from 170,896 over the same period in Fiscal Year (FY) 2022. That number includes nearly 66,000 removals, 48,381 of which were conducted through U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) removal flights. Those numbers are in addition to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) total southwest land border Title 42 expulsions, which reached 453,322 in that same timeframe.