Latest news and press releases.
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Workforce Message from Secretary Mayorkas on the Designation of Kristie Canegallo as the Acting Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security
I am proud and excited to inform you that President Biden will designate Kristie Canegallo as the Acting Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security. Kristie will assume her new role on July 21, 2023 following Deputy Secretary Tien’s retirement.
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Statement from Secretary Mayorkas Regarding the Titan Submersible
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following statement regarding the Titan submersible.
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Next Phase of DHS Campaign to Stop Fentanyl Will Focus on Interdiction and Supply Chain Disruption
Following the success of Operations Blue Lotus and Four Horsemen, which stopped nearly 10,000 pounds of fentanyl during their two-month run and led to 284 arrests in those two months, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the next phase of its surge campaign to target and prevent fentanyl from entering the United States. The next two Operations, “Artemis” and “Rolling Wave,” will consist of multidisciplined interagency jump teams at strategic locations with an enhanced focus on disrupting the supply chain used in the development and movement of fentanyl.
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Secretary Mayorkas Appoints New Members to Academic Council to Advise DHS
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced new members to the Homeland Security Academic Partnership Council (HSAPC), which he reconstituted in 2022.
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Statement from Secretary Mayorkas on the Candidacy of Ian Saunders for Secretary General of the World Customs Organization
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following statement on the candidacy of Ian Saunders to become the Secretary General of the World Customs Organization.
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EU-US joint statement following the EU-US Ministerial on Justice and Home Affairs
On 21 June 2023, the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the European Union hosted the EU-U.S. Ministerial Meeting on Justice and Home Affairs in Stockholm. The European Union was represented by the Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson, the Commissioner for Justice Didier Reynders, as well as the Swedish Minister for Justice Gunnar Strömmer. The incoming Presidency of the Council was represented by the Spanish Minister of Justice Maria Pilar Llop Cuenca and the Spanish Minister of the Interior Fernando Grande-Marlaska. The United States was represented by Attorney General Merrick Garland and Secretary for Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas.
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Prepare Now Ahead of Tropical Storm Bret
As Tropical Storm Bret continues developing in the Atlantic, FEMA urges residents and visitors in the Caribbean to prepare now, pay attention to the evolving forecast and listen to instructions from local authorities.
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Message from Secretary Mayorkas on the Retirement of Deputy Secretary John K. Tien
Deputy Secretary John Tien is an extraordinary patriot and public servant and a wonderful human being. On behalf of 260,000 of us throughout the Department of Homeland Security – across the country and around the world – I express our profound thanks to him for making our Department and all of us the beneficiaries of his dedication to country and qualities as a person for the past two years. He will retire from our Department on July 20 to rejoin his family in Atlanta, having made our Department better and further burnished his legacy of service.
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Message from Deputy Secretary Tien on Transition from DHS
After 26 years of combined federal service including three combat tours in Iraq and living apart from my family for the last two years, I have decided to return to Atlanta to re-join them there. As our Secretary so eloquently says, “when we serve, we all serve.” As a result, I first thank my family for providing me much-needed emotional support while I once again served the nation. It is now my turn to do the same for them.
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Statement from Secretary Mayorkas on the 11th Anniversary of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Policy
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following statement on the 11th anniversary of the creation of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy.
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DHS Rescinds Prior Administration’s Termination of Temporary Protected Status Designations for El Salvador, Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the rescission of the prior Administration’s terminations of the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designations for El Salvador, Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua and the extension of TPS for these for countries for 18 months.
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Department of Homeland Security Announces Distribution of More Than $290 Million in Congressional Funding for Communities Receiving Migrants
DHS, through FEMA and CBP, will publish a funding notice under the new Shelter and Services Program (SSP) for more than $290 million to 34 non-federal entities for temporary shelter and other eligible expenditures for migrants who have been processed and provisionally released from DHS custody while awaiting the outcome of their immigration proceedings.
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Statement from Secretary Mayorkas on CBP Leadership Transitions
I join Acting Commissioner Troy Miller in thanking Acting Deputy Commissioner Benjamine “Carry” Huffman and Border Patrol Chief Raul Ortiz for their invaluable service to our Department and am proud to announce the promotion of Pete Flores to serve as Acting Deputy Commissioner, Jason Owens to serve as the Chief of the Border Patrol, and Diane Sabatino to serve as the Acting Executive Assistant Commissioner for the Office of Field Operations.
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DHS to Ban Imports from Two Additional PRC-Based Companies as Part of Its Enforcement of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA)
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced new actions to keep forced labor practices out of the U.S. supply chain.
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DHS Announces Re-parole Process for Afghan Nationals in the United States
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a new process that will enable Afghan nationals to renew their parole and continue to live and work in the United States.
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Secretary Mayorkas Brings Together Faith Leaders to Discuss Efforts to Enhance DHS’s Work to Protect Houses of Worship
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas convened a meeting of the Faith-Based Security Advisory Council (FBSAC), reconstituted in September of 2022. At the meeting on Tuesday, June 6, Secretary Mayorkas and Deputy Secretary Tien emphasized the Department’s commitment to better supporting faith communities across the country in matters of security and preparedness. FBSAC members presented their recommendations to the entire Council on how DHS can improve information sharing, increase access to DHS grants and resources, and build trust and partnerships with faith-based organizations, leaders, and communities.
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DHS’s Blue Campaign Releases Human Trafficking Awareness Toolkit for Tribal Gaming and Hospitality Industry
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Blue Campaign announced the release of a new human trafficking awareness toolkit tailored to tribal gaming and hospitality professionals.
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Border Encounters Remain Low as Biden-Harris Administration’s Comprehensive Plan to Manage the Border After Title 42 in Effect
Since the CDC’s Title 42 public health Order lifted and the Biden-Harris Administration’s comprehensive plan to manage the border went into full effect on May 12, DHS has continued to experience a significant reduction in encounters at the Southwest Border.
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Statement from Secretary Mayorkas on the Retirement of ICE Deputy Director Tae D. Johnson
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following statement on the retirement of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Deputy Director and Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Director Tae D. Johnson.
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DHS Operations Blue Lotus and Four Horsemen Stopped Nearly 10,000 Pounds of Fentanyl, Led to 284 Arrests
DHS agencies announced the results of Operations Blue Lotus and Four Horsemen, surge efforts to curtail the flow of illicit fentanyl smuggled into the United States from Mexico, as the U.S. Department of Justice announced referrals for prosecution in cases stemming from the operations in Arizona and Southern California.
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Statement from Secretary Mayorkas on the Retirement of U.S. Border Patrol Chief Raul L. Ortiz
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following statement on the retirement of U.S. Border Patrol Chief Raul L. Ortiz.
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DHS Improves Customer Experience by Simplifying Services Used by the Public
DHS announced that it has reduced the total amount of time the public spends accessing DHS services by 20 million hours, a goal set by Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas in 2022.
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DHS Secretary Mayorkas Previews Summer Travel Season, Highlights TSA PreCheck® Perks
Today, the Department of Homeland Security released b-roll for broadcast of Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas inspecting new technology and operations at Dulles International Airport this week ahead of the summer travel season that kicks off with this weekend’s Memorial Day holiday
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DHS Issues National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) Bulletin
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas issued a National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) Bulletin regarding the continued heightened threat environment across the United States.
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Statement from Secretary Mayorkas on the Anniversary of the Shooting in Uvalde, Texas
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following statement on the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, which occurred one year ago.