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A judge sentenced Dillon Everman, 30, to 345 months in prison for conspiracy to commit sexual exploitation of a child (production of child pornography) following an investigation led by Homeland Security Investigations, commonly called HSI, and the Kansas Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.
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USCIS Announces Important Filing Information for Upcoming FY 2023 H-2B Supplemental Cap Petitions
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is announcing important filing updates for petitioners who will be requesting additional H-2B workers for fiscal year 2023 under the upcoming temporary final rule
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Man caught by TSA with a handgun and ammunition at Erie International Airport
Release: ERIE, Pa. A Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officer at Erie International Airport (ERI) prevented a local resident from bringing a loaded handgun onto his flight on Friday, Dec. 9. The.380 caliber handgun was packed alongside a gun magazine loaded with seven bullets. It was the first gun detected by TSA officers at the airports checkpoint this year.
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FEMA Approves $88 Million to Dredge the Carraízo Reservoir
News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico -The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced the obligation of a federal share of nearly $88.7 million to dredge the Carraízo Reservoir. The project under the Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (PRASA) will allow a greater water reserve for a large part of the population of the metropolitan and eastern areas of Puerto Rico, particularly during drought seasons.
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Lessons Learned Over One Year of the CX Executive Order
News Release: It’s hard to believe that it’s been a year since the signing of the Executive Order on Transforming Federal Customer Experience and Service Delivery to Rebuild Trust in Government. 2022 has flown by, as efforts to improve the design and delivery of services have ramped up at DHS HQ and the Components.
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Mayorkas: DHS will work on making public interactions ‘more efficient and more effective’
The Homeland Security Advisory Council recently gathered to talk about how the U.S. Department of Homeland Security can continually enhance its interactions with customers.
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Mayorkas: 'We are providing much-needed humanitarian relief to Haitian nationals'
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas extended the temporary protected status for an additional Haiti for 18 months.
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Mayorkas: Cyber Safety Review Board to help avoid 'cyber-enabled extortion attacks'
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security recently announced that the Cyber Safety Review Board will review attacks by a global organization of hackers.
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Readout of Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas Trip to Quito, Ecuador
News Release: QUITO – Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas visited Ecuador’s capital Quito from December 7th through 8th to meet with senior government counterparts and deepen our partnership on critical issues including strengthening cybersecurity, fighting transnational criminal organizations, combatting ...
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Week ending Dec. 3: Homeland Security Department publishes 18 notices
There were 18 notices published by the Homeland Security Department in week ending Dec. 3, according to the Federal Register.
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Secretary Mayorkas Extends and Redesignates Temporary Protected Status for Haiti for 18 Months
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas today announced the extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti for an additional 18 months, from February 4, 2023, through August 3, 2024, due to extraordinary and temporary conditions in Haiti.
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Two weeks left to apply for FEMA assistance in St. Clair County, Illinois
News Release: ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ill. - Homeowners and renters in St. Clair County have just two weeks left to apply for FEMA disaster assistance before the Dec. 22 deadline. If you had property damage or losses caused by the July 25-28 severe storms and flooding, or if you had to relocate because your apartment complex was damaged, you may be eligible for federal disaster assistance.
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How to Apply for FEMA Assistance if Your Home is a Boat
News Release: BRANDON, Fla. - If a boat was your primary residence before and during Hurricane Ian making landfall in Florida - and the boat sustained hurricane damage - FEMA may be able to help. Survivors living in one of the 26 counties designated for federal assistance are encouraged to apply.
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Homeland Security Department discusses Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request; FEMA Public Assistance Program Customer Satisfaction Survey on Dec. 9
The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on Dec. 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Disaster Recovery Center in Caseyville, Illinois Closes December 16
News Release: ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ill. - The Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Caseyville will close permanently on Friday, Dec. 16. People affected by the July 25 - 28 flooding in St. Clair County can still visit the Caseyville Recovery Center through Dec. 16 at 3 p.m.
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Portman, Hassan Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen National Security by Preparing for Quantum Cybersecurity Risks Passes Senate
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) announced that the Senate has passed their bipartisan Quantum Computing Cybersecurity Preparedness Act to strengthen national security...
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Notification of Public Meetings on Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire Assistance discussed on Dec. 9 by Homeland Security Department
The US Homeland Security Department published a two page rule on Dec. 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Mayorkas: 'Extension will give states needed time to ensure their residents can obtain a REAL ID-compliant license'
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security recently announced an extension of the date that full REAL ID full enforcement will begin for two years.
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Readout of Acting Assistant Secretary Gary Rasicot's Trip to Seattle
News Release: WASHINGTON - The Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office (CWMD) Acting Assistant Secretary Gary Rasicot traveled to Seattle, WA, this week to attend meetings with state and local public health officials, law enforcement, and first responders from three of CWMD’s signature programs: BioWatch, the Radiation Portal Monitor (RPM) Enterprise, and Securing the Cities (STC).
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Notice published on Dec. 9 by Homeland Security Department
The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on Dec. 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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