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Statement by Acting Secretary Elaine Duke on Hawaii Court Ruling Impacting Enhanced Global Security Measures

Release Date: October 17, 2017

For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
Contact: 202-282-8010

WASHINGTON – “The men and women of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security worked tirelessly with our national security partners to develop baseline information sharing requirements to ensure that our vetting and screening procedures for foreign nationals ensure the safety of the American people from national security threats and public safety concerns. These requirements are essential to securing the homeland. While we will comply with any lawful judicial order, we look forward to prevailing in this matter upon appeal.”

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