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Today, the Department of Homeland Security announced the reopening of the Victims of Immigration Crime Engagement (VOICE) office, which was closed by the previous administration.
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DHS CWMD discusses future of biowatch and STC programs in Chicago

On March 27-28, David Richardson, Assistant Secretary for the DHS Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office (CWMD), visited Chicago, Illinois, to engage with state and local representatives involved in the BioWatch and Securing the Cities...
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Secretary Noem announces diplomatic visits to El Salvador, Colombia and Mexico

This week, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem is set to visit El Salvador, Colombia, and Mexico.
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Trump administration arrests 68 Tren De Aragua gang members in one week

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have announced the arrest of 68 members of the Tren De Aragua gang within a week.
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DHS launches ad campaign urging illegal aliens to self-deport

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has initiated an international advertising campaign aimed at discouraging illegal immigration to the United States.
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Columbia students face deportation actions over support for Hamas

Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced developments concerning two students from Columbia University involved in activities supporting Hamas.
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ICE reports increased enforcement arrests in early Trump administration

In the initial 50 days of the Trump Administration, Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE) has reported 32,809 enforcement arrests.
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Troy Edgar appointed as Deputy Secretary at Department of Homeland Security

Kristi Noem, Secretary of Homeland Security, has announced the appointment of Troy Edgar as the United States Deputy Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.
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International collaboration on icebreakers advances after Helsinki meeting

Representatives from the United States, Canada, and Finland convened in Helsinki on March 4-5 to discuss the Icebreaker Collaboration Effort (ICE Pact).
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Troy Edgar sworn in as Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security

This weekend, Troy Edgar was officially sworn in as the Deputy Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) by Secretary Kristi Noem.
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Sean Curran sworn in as new Secret Service director

Today, Secretary Noem conducted a ceremonial swearing-in for Sean Curran as the Director of the United States Secret Service in the Oval Office.
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DHS launches CBP Home app with self-deportation feature

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has introduced the CBP Home app, featuring a self-deportation reporting tool for individuals illegally residing in the United States.
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Troy Edgar confirmed as Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security by US Senate

The United States Senate has confirmed Troy Edgar as the Deputy Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.
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Secretary Noem honors CBP agents for bravery in drug trafficking operation

Today in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Secretary Kristi Noem honored Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents Jorge Santiago and Mark Lamphere with the Medal of Valor and Purple Cross awards.
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ICE reports surge in monthly arrests under Trump administration

Today, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem reported a significant rise in arrests of illegal aliens under President Trump's administration.
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Secretary Noem announces DHS plans for enforcing immigration law

Today, Secretary Kristi Noem declared that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will enforce the Immigration and Nationality Act.
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Border apprehensions hit 15-year low under Trump's administration

Today, Secretary Noem announced that Customs and Border Protection (CBP) encountered only 200 individuals at the U.S. Southern border on a recent Saturday.
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Kristi Noem outlines first-month achievements as Homeland Security Secretary

In her initial month as Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem has redirected the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to its foundational objective: securing the United States.
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Secretary Noem authorizes agents for immigration enforcement

On Tuesday, Secretary Noem signed a memorandum that allows up to 600 special agents from the State Department’s Diplomatic Security Service to assist in arresting and deporting illegal immigrants.
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Noem reverses previous administration's extension of Haiti's temporary protected status

Today, Secretary Noem reversed a decision made by the previous administration to extend Haiti's Temporary Protected Status (TPS) by 18 months.
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