Latest news and press releases.
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Readout of Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas’ Meeting with the National Council of Textile Organizations
On Tuesday, July 23rd, Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas met with leaders from the National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO), which represents an array of companies from the U.S. textile and apparel industry.
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Statement from Secretary Mayorkas on Arrest of Alleged Leaders of Sinaloa Cartel
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released a statement on the arrest of alleged leaders of the Sinaloa Cartel Ismael Zambada Garcia (“El Mayo”) and Joaquin Guzman Lopez.
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Statement from Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas on the Appointment of Ronald L. Rowe, Jr. as Acting Secret Service Director
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released a statement regarding the appointment of Ronald L. Rowe, Jr. as Acting Director of the United States Secret Service.
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DHS Announces Membership to New Federal School Safety Clearinghouse External Advisory Board
DHS announced the inaugural members of the Federal School Safety Clearinghouse External Advisory Board, a group of school safety experts and education leaders that will provide advice and recommendations on practical ways to enhance K-12 school safety and security.
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Statement of Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas on the Departure of Kimberly Cheatle
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released a statement regarding the departure of Kimberly Cheatle.
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Statement from Secretary Mayorkas on President Joe Biden
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released a statement regarding President Joe Biden.
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Secretary Mayorkas Names Bipartisan Independent Law Enforcement Experts For 45-Day Independent Review of July 13, 2024, Attempted Assassination of Former President Donald Trump
Following the events of July 13, 2024, President Joe Biden directed the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to conduct an independent security review of the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
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Statement from Secretary Mayorkas, Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Deputy Secretary Canegallo, and Senior Department of Homeland Security Leadership
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas, Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security Kristie Canegallo, and the leaders of the DHS agencies and offices with law enforcement responsibilities jointly released a statement regarding recent comments questioning the presence of women in law enforcement.
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Secretary Mayorkas Announces Extension and Redesignation of Somalia for Temporary Protected Status
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced the extension and redesignation of Somalia for Temporary Protected Status for 18 months, from September 18, 2024, to March 17, 2026, due to conditions in Somalia that prevent individuals from safely returning.
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Alleged Transnational Human Smuggler Indicted and Sanctioned in the United States and Arrested in Mexico
An indictment was unsealed containing criminal charges against the alleged leader of a human smuggling organization responsible for unlawfully bringing thousands of migrants into the United States. Along with the organization, the defendant, who was arrested in Mexico at the request of the United States, has also been designated for financial sanctions by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.