Latest news and press releases.
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DHS Releases 2023 Update to Equity Action Plan, Outlines New Commitments
DHS announced the release of the 2023 Update to the DHS Equity Action Plan, which builds on the progress made in the 2022 inaugural plan.
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DHS Works with NFL, Nevada, and Las Vegas Partners to Secure Super Bowl LVIII
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas traveled to Las Vegas, Nevada to review Department of Homeland Security (DHS) operations for Super Bowl LVIII with state and local law enforcement and the National Football League (NFL).
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DHS Blue Campaign Partners with Lyft to Educate Rideshare Drivers About Human Trafficking
DHS Blue Campaign and Lyft, Inc. announced a new tutorial program that will help rideshare drivers in the United States and Canada detect and prevent human trafficking. The tutorial is one part of a first-of-its kind partnership between Lyft and DHS Blue Campaign.
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DHS Launches First-of-its-Kind Initiative to Hire 50 Artificial Intelligence Experts in 2024
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas and Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer (CAIO) Eric Hysen announced the Department’s first-ever hiring sprint to recruit 50 Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology experts in 2024.
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DHS Statement on Safety and Enforcement During the Atmospheric River System in California
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is working with its federal, state, local, and non-governmental partners to support the needs of the people in the areas that may be impacted by the atmospheric river system in California.
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Statement from Secretary Mayorkas on the Bipartisan National Security Agreement in the U.S. Senate
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas issued the following statement on the bipartisan national security agreement in the U.S. Senate.
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Readout of Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas’ Meeting with the National Council of Textile Organizations
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas met virtually with members of the National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO). The Council’s members are large and small companies alike that employ thousands of American workers and create jobs for people throughout the United States and the region.
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Joint Statement by United States Secretary of Homeland Security Mayorkas and European Union Commissioner for Internal Market Breton
United States Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas and European Commissioner for Internal Market Thierry Breton released an updated joint statement on the cooperation between the United States and the European Union in the field of cyber resilience.
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Secretary Mayorkas Announces Extension and Redesignation of Syria for Temporary Protected Status
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced the extension and redesignation of Syria for Temporary Protected Status for 18 months, from April 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025.
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DHS Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships Awards Students Working to Prevent Targeted Violence in Sixth Invent2Prevent Competition
On January 24, the DHS's Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships (CP3), hosted 27 students selected as finalists from three out of 18 universities and three out of 24 high schools who are developing innovative projects to help prevent targeted violence and terrorism in their communities.