Border Security
Protecting our borders from the illegal movement of weapons, drugs, contraband, and people, while promoting lawful trade and travel, is essential to homeland security, economic prosperity, and national sovereignty.
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Fact Sheet: Artesia Temporary Holding Facility for Adults with Children in Expedited Removal
Fact Sheet on the Artesia Temporary Holding Facility for Adults with Children in Expedited Removal.
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Guidelines for Drivers Engaged in Cross-Border Traffic
Guidelines for Compliance of Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMV) and CMV Drivers Engaged in Cross-Border Traffic
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Hoja informativa: Seguridad fronteriza y control de inmigración sensatos y eficaces
El Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (Department of Homeland Security o DHS) se enfoca en velar por el cumplimiento de las leyes de inmigración de Estados Unidos de manera sensata y eficaz, a fin de proteger mejor la seguridad pública y fronteriza, y la integridad del sistema de inmigración.
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Northern Border Threat Analysis Report
This document summarizes findings from the Northern Border Threat Analysis Report prepared in response to the reporting requirements of the Northern Border Security Review Act (Pub.L. 114-267). The report describes the current threat landscape on the U.S.-Canada border and analyzes national security and other threats across the air, land, and maritime domains.
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Privacy Compliance Review of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Southwest Border Pedestrian Exit Field Test
Privacy Compliance Review of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Southwest Border Pedestrian Exit Field Test
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Resuming the United States Refugee Admissions Program with Enhanced Vetting Capabilities
Memo to the President from the Department of Homeland Security, Department of State, and the Director of National Intelligence on resuming the United States Refugee Admissions Program with Enhanced Vetting Capabilities, issued on October 24, 2017.
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September 2017 Jones Act Waivers
On September 8, 2017 and in recognition of the severity of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, Department of Homeland Security Acting Secretary Elaine Duke approved a waiver of the federal Jones Act. This waiver will ensure that over the next week, all options are available to distribute fuel to states and territories impacted by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, both historic storms. The waiver will be in effect for seven days after signature and is specifically tailored to transportation of refined products in hurricane-affected areas.
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Southwest Border Infographics
Southwest Border Infographics
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U.S.-Canada Joint Border Assessment
This assessment provides U.S. and Canadian policymakers, resource planners, and other law enforcement officials with a strategic overview of significant threats along the 5,525-mile/8,891-km international boundary between the United States and Canada.
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CIS Ombudsman’s Webinar Series: How the Department of Homeland Security is Combatting Human Trafficking and Forced Labor in Imported Goods
January 13, 2021, DHS’s Office of the CIS Ombudsman hosted a public webinar to discuss how DHS combats human trafficking and forced labor in imported goods.