Latest news and press releases.
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Readout of Joint Task Force Alpha’s Third Anniversary Meeting
Senior Official Performing the Duties of Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security Kristie Canegallo and Attorney General Merrick B. Garland marked the third anniversary of Joint Task Force Alpha (JTFA), the highly successful national effort to investigate and prosecute human smuggling at the southern border, by convening senior leaders of the Departments of Justice, Homeland Security, and State to discuss their shared, ongoing work.
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DHS Adds PRC-Based Seafood, Aluminum, and Footwear Entities to Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Enforcement List
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the addition of three People’s Republic of China (PRC)-based seafood, aluminum, and footwear companies to the Uygur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Entity List.
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Homeland Security Advisory Council Unveils Recommendations to Enhance Department of Homeland Security’s Efforts to Combat Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse
The DHS Homeland Security Advisory Council (HSAC) released recommendations to inform the Department’s efforts to combat rapidly increasing crimes of child sexual exploitation and abuse (CSEA).
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Statement of Alejandro N. Mayorkas on the Biden-Harris Administration’s Executive Action to Strengthen Border Security
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas issued a statement on President Biden’s Proclamation to suspend and limit entry of individuals at the southern border and the accompanying joint regulation of the Departments of Homeland Security and Justice.
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Readout of Secretary Mayorkas’s Travel to El Salvador as the Head of the United States Presidential Delegation
From May 31 – June 1, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas traveled to San Salvador, El Salvador as the Head of the United States Presidential Delegation to the inauguration of President of El Salvador Nayib Bukele.
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Justice Department Expands Efforts to Dismantle Human Smuggling Operations and Support Immigration Prosecutions
Ahead of the third anniversary of the establishment of Joint Task Force Alpha (JTFA), the Justice Department announced additional efforts to dismantle human smuggling operations and increase accountability for those who violate our immigration laws.
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CWMD Provides CBRN Detection and Monitoring Support to the Indy 500
Assistant Secretary Mary Ellen Callahan, DHS Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office (CWMD), visited Indianapolis Motor Speedway to learn about the safety and security measures in preparation for the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500.
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Honduras-Based Leader of Migrant Smuggling Organization Sentenced
The leader of a migrant smuggling organization was sentenced to 10 years in prison for her role in smuggling over 100 migrants from Honduras to the United States for profit.
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FEMA Prepares for 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season, Joins NOAA for Annual Hurricane Outlook
FEMA Deputy Administrator Erik A. Hooks joined NOAA Administrator Dr. Rick Spinrad and NWS Director Ken Graham to issue the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook ahead of the official start of the season.
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Statement from Secretary Mayorkas on Senate Vote on the Bipartisan Border Security Agreement
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas issued a statement on the Senate vote on the Bipartisan Border Security Agreement.