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An investigation led by the Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Washington, D.C. field office landed a Fairfax, Virginia man in federal prison for 16 years.
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HSI Houston warns public to beware of imposters spoofing legitimate law enforcement phone numbers

Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Houston is warning the public to beware of scammers spoofing legitimate law enforcement phone numbers and impersonating HSI special agents or other federal, state and local law enforcement personnel.
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HSI Nogales, CBP investigation results in man sentenced to over 3 years in prison for smuggling ammunition

In late Oct. 2022, a man was sentenced to 42 months in federal prison for smuggling ammunition from the United States into Mexico following an investigation by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Recommendations for Paper Filings to Avoid Scanning Delays

As we move toward an increasing electronic environment, we now scan and upload many documents into electronic database systems.
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DHS Continues Temporary Protected Status and Related Documentation for Certain Beneficiaries of TPS

On Nov. 10, 2022, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) posted a Federal Register Notice announcing the continuation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and certain related documents for beneficiaries under the TPS designations that remain subject to the court orders in the Ramos et al. v. Nielsen and Bhattarai et al. v. Nielsen et al. lawsuits.
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Homeland Security Department publishes 10 notices in week ending Nov. 12

There were 10 notices published by the Homeland Security Department in week ending Nov. 12, according to the Federal Register.
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Readout of Deputy Secretary Tien’s Trip to the United Kingdom and Germany

News Release: WASHINGTON - This week, Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security John K. Tien was in the United Kingdom and Germany for a range of bilateral and multilateral engagements with key European partners to advance homeland security objectives.
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G7 Interior and Security Ministers' Statement

News Release: Eltville, 18 November 2022 OPENING 1. We, the Interior and Security Ministers of the G7, together with the EU Commissioner for Home Affairs, met from 16 to 18 November 2022 at Kloster Eberbach in Wiesbaden, chaired by Nancy Faeser, Federal Minister of the Interior and Community of the Federal Republic ...
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G7 Interior and Security Ministers' Statement

News Release: Eltville, 18 November 2022 . OPENING. 1. We, the Interior and Security Ministers of the G7, together with the EU Commissioner for Home Affairs, met from 16 to 18 November 2022 at Kloster Eberbach in Wiesbaden, chaired by Nancy Faeser, Federal Minister of the Interior and Community of the Federal Republic...
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Readout of Deputy Secretary Tien’s Trip to the United Kingdom and Germany

News Release: WASHINGTON — This week, Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security John K. Tien was in the United Kingdom and Germany for a range of bilateral and multilateral engagements with key European partners to advance homeland security objectives. On November 14 and 15, Deputy Secretary Tien participated in the U.S-UK ...
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Mayorkas: TVTP funding supports local efforts to 'prevent targeted violence and terrorism'

More than 200 representatives of 73 recipients of an anti-terrorism grant program attended a symposium hosted by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security earlier this month.
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DHS: 'The United States will continue to fully enforce our immigration laws at our border'

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security recently released a statement regarding the decision by a federal judge to halt the execution of Title 42.
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Secretary Mayorkas Recognizes DHS Recipients of 2022 Presidential Rank Awards

News Release: Image WASHINGTON – Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas congratulated the 29 members of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) workforce who were recognized for their exceptional performance and awarded the 2022 Presidential Rank Award (PRA).
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DHS Announces New 23.1 SBIR Pre-Solicitation

News Release: WASHINGTON - The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program released seven topics for the new SBIR 23.1 Pre-solicitation. During this period, small business can review the topics and ask clarifying technical questions about topic requirements.
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Notice of Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Cybersecurity Advisory Committee Meeting discussed on Nov. 18 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on Nov. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Mitigation Experts Continue to Offer Rebuilding Advice

News Release: BRANDON, Fla. - As Floridians rebuild, survivors of Hurricane Ian can get free advice on how to rebuild stronger and safer against storms.
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Kentucky Disaster Recovery Centers to Close Nov. 22, Help is Still Available

News Release: FRANKFORT, Ky. - In close coordination with Kentucky Emergency Management, FEMA and affected counties, a decision has been made to close the remaining Disaster Recovery Centers in Eastern Kentucky, but help is still available.
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Homeland Security Department discusses Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records on Nov. 18

The US Homeland Security Department published a five page notice on Nov. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Understand Your Appeal Options If You Don’t Agree with a FEMA Decision

News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico - If you applied for assistance and don’t agree with FEMA’s decision or have new information relevant to your application, you can generally appeal.
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Homeland Security Department discusses Safety Zone; Brakes Bayou, Beaumont, TX on Nov. 18

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on Nov. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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