Latest news and press releases.
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DHS Announces First Department-Wide Policy on Body-Worn Cameras
As required by President Biden’s Executive Order on Advancing Effective, Accountable Policing and Criminal Justice Practices to Enhance Public Trust and Public Safety, today Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced the first Department-wide policy on Body-Worn Cameras (BWCs) for its law enforcement officers and agents. The Department’s plan will include a phased implementation of BWCs while working with Congress to secure the necessary funding to equip agents nationwide with BWCs.
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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.
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Statement from Secretary Mayorkas on the Cyber Safety Review Board’s Review of Inaugural Proceedings and the Biden-Harris Administration’s Legislative Proposal to Codify the Board
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following statement on the Cyber Safety Review Board’s Review of Inaugural Proceedings and DHS’s legislative proposal.
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DHS Launches New Series of National Climate Resilience Prize Competitions
The Department of Homeland Security announced a new prize competition focusing on clean energy sources to keep essential services functioning during power outages, highlighting the Department’s efforts to address risks posed by climate change.
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Statement from Secretary Mayorkas on the Anniversary of the Establishment of Uniting for Ukraine
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following statement on the anniversary of the establishment of Uniting for Ukraine
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Secretary Mayorkas Announces New Measures to Tackle A.I., PRC Challenges at First State of Homeland Security Address
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced two new groundbreaking initiatives to combat evolving threats during his first address on the State of the Homeland Security.
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Department of Homeland Security Issues QHSR Detailing Strategy to Stay Ahead of Evolving Threat Environment
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the statutorily required Quadrennial Homeland Security Review (QHSR), a comprehensive strategic approach to the Department’s efforts to secure the nation.
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Operation Blue Lotus Stops Over 4,000 Pounds of Fentanyl in First Month
DHS issued an update on Operation Blue Lotus as part of the Biden Administration’s significant and historic actions to disrupt the trafficking of synthetic drugs, representing a major contribution to a government-wide effort to save lives and pursue justice and accountability.
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Statement from Secretary Mayorkas on President Biden’s Plan to Expand Health Coverage for DACA Recipients
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following statement following President Biden’s announcement to expand health coverage for DACA recipients.
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Departments of Homeland Security and State Announce Enhancements to the Central American Minors Program
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of State are announcing changes to enhance the Central American Minors (CAM) program.
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Trilateral Joint Statement
Panamanian Minister of Foreign Affairs Janaina Tewaney, Colombian Minister of Foreign Affairs Álvaro Leyva Durán, and U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas led high level delegations and met in Panama City to discuss joint efforts to address one of the most pressing issues in the region: irregular migration.
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ICE arrests former Salvadoran Army officer in New Jersey accused in El Mozote massacre case in El Salvador
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) officers with the assistance of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agents arrested a Salvadoran national on April 4 for assisting or otherwise participating in extrajudicial killings and for willfully misrepresenting this material fact in his immigration application.
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United States Files Forfeiture Action Against Over One Million Rounds of Ammunition Enroute from Iran to Yemen
The Justice Department announced the filing of a forfeiture complaint against over one million rounds of ammunition, thousands of proximity fuses for rocket-propelled grenades, and thousands of pounds of propellant for rocket-propelled grenades that the U.S. Navy seized in transit from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to militant groups in Yemen.
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Secretary Mayorkas Discusses New U.S. Efforts to Counter Spread of Digital Authoritarianism at Summit for Democracy
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas outlined new initiatives by the Biden-Harris Administration to counter the misuse of technology at the second Summit for Democracy in Washington, D.C. He highlighted the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA) High-Risk Community Protection initiative, which is dedicated to strengthening the cybersecurity of communities —such as civil society organizations— in the United States who are at heightened risk of cyber threat targeting and transnational repression.
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Secretary Mayorkas, Administrator Criswell Visit Devastated Areas of Mississippi
Following the recent devastating tornadoes that swept across Mississippi, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Deanne Criswell traveled to the state today to survey the damage and meet with federal, state, and local officials.
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United States and Canada Announce Efforts to Expand Lawful Migration Processes and Reduce Irregular Migration
The United States and Canada are announcing coordinated efforts to incentivize the use of lawful migration processes and to counter irregular migration.