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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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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Guidelines for Enforcement Actions in or Near Protected Areas Memo
This memorandum provides guidance for ICE and CBP enforcement actions in or near areas that require special protection. It is effective immediately.
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CBP Immigration Records
Records released by CBP related to immigration.
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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.
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Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
This page includes records related to Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals.
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Batalla Vidal, et al. v. Wolf, et al. and State of New York, et al. v. Trump, et al.
On November 14, 2020, a United States District Court issued an order requiring the Department of Homeland Security to reinstate the DACA policy that was in effect on September 4, 2017. On December 4, 2020, the District Court directed DHS to take several steps in compliance with its order.
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Supplemental Policy Guidance for Implementation of the Migrant Protection Protocols
Supplemental Policy Guidance for implementation of the Migrant Protection Protocols, issued by the Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Under Secretary for Strategy, Policy, and Plans, on December 7, 2020.
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Attorney General William P. Barr’s letter to Acting Secretary Chad F. Wolf on DACA
Attorney General William P. Barr’s letter to Acting Secretary Chad F. Wolf on DACA, received on June 30, 2020.