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The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) released a report explaining the current threat of terrorism in the United States and calling for adaptive policy change in response. Kristen Ziccarelli, a policy analyst at AFPI, authored the report.
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Texas files lawsuit against federal agencies over removal of border concertina wire amid migrant crisis
The State of Texas filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and other federal agencies for their alleged involvement in removing concertina wire along the Texas-Mexico border, which was set up to address the immigration crisis. The state contends that these actions undermine its security efforts and seeks injunctive measures to prevent further destruction of the wire.
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Leading crypto exchange assists Israeli law enforcement, seizing terrorist funding
Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world, has been assisting Israeli law enforcement in freezing accounts and seizing funds associated with terrorist organizations, specifically the militant group Hamas and its Lebanese ally Hezbollah. In a partnership with Israel's Ministry of Defense, Binance helped seize $1.7 million worth of digital assets from accounts linked to Hezbollah and Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' Quds Force.
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Chief Jason Owens: "USBP has seized 69,000+ lbs. of narcotics between the ports of entry"
Jason Owens, Chief of U.S Border Patrol, provided a glimpse into the staggering amount of narcotics seized along the southern border during the 2023 fiscal year. In a tweet on Sep 26th, Chief Owens revealed that the U.S Border Patrol (USBP) had confiscated over 69,000 pounds of narcotics between the ports of entry. The breakdown of the seizures includes more than 40,000 pounds of marijuana, 13,000 pounds of methamphetamine, 11,000 pounds of cocaine, and 2,700 pounds of fentanyl.
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Homeland Security Waives Legal Requirements to Expedite Barrier Construction on Texas Border
In a move to bolster border security efforts, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced it would expedite the construction of barriers and roads along the international land border in Starr County, Texas. The decision, made under the authority of Section 102 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996, aims to curb illegal entries into the United States.
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Mayorkas: 'The international dimension to the deadly scourge of fentanyl requires the all-of-government response that we are delivering today'
Joint task force takes down major fentanyl precursor supply chain
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Mayorkas: 'There is presently an acute and immediate need to construct physical barriers and roads in the vicinity of the border of the United States'
Immediate need for border security intensifies; New construction plans revealed
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USCIS announces naturalization grants
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced the allocation of over $22 million in grants for Citizenship and Integration in the fiscal year 2023. The grants will be distributed to 65 organizations across 29 states to assist lawful permanent residents (LPRs) in preparing for naturalization. This year, the focus is on reaching out to remote, underserved, and vulnerable communities, in line with Executive Order 14012 and the corresponding Interagency Strategy on Promoting Naturalization.
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Border patrol agent attacked: ‘This is the type of violence that is being exerted on Border Patrol Agents’
A border patrol agent was recently attacked by a suspected migrant smuggler along the U.S.-Mexico border near McAllen, Texas. The incident occurred on Sept. 14 in Mercedes, Texas, just minutes from the border. The agent was attempting to make an arrest when the attack happened, leaving the agent bloody and injured. It took three agents to finally apprehend the suspect, who did not stop fighting until backup arrived.
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CHS Demands Action on CBP One App Over Cartel Exploits and Failures at Southwest Border
The Committee on Homeland Security (CHS) has expressed growing concerns over the mismanagement and alleged failures of the CBP One app at the U.S. Southwest border. In a letter addressed to DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, the committee demanded greater transparency and immediate action to address the issues associated with the app's utilization. The CBP One app was developed to provide a safe and lawful path for migrants, eliminating interference from smuggling organizations. However, reports since June 2023 have indicated that cartels have found ways to exploit the app,...
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U.S. customs and border protection seeks public input on revised advance travel authorization initiative; adds provisions for Ukrainian refugees
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking public input on the revised Advance Travel Authorization (ATA) initiative, according to a recent notice in the Federal Register. The ATA initiative, part of the CBP One application, allows certain noncitizens and their immediate family members to request advance authorization to travel to the United States on a case-by-case basis.
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Homeland Security Advisory Council addresses AI, workforce adaptation and grant programs
The Homeland Security Advisory Council (HSAC) held its fourth in-person meeting last week, focusing on vital matters, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), workforce adaptation and the Homeland Security Grant Program, according to a press release. The meeting saw the launch of the Customer Experience Directorate and AI initiatives, reflecting the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) commitment to modernization and protecting the American homeland.
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DHS enhances nationwide resilience with $20 million in grants to combat targeted violence
DHS Bolsters Nationwide Resilience with $20 Million in Anti-Violence Grants
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Indian official calls for 'reciprocity' in India's relationship with China
A former Minister of State of External Affairs for India is calling for government officials to reevaluate India's support of the "One China" policy because China does not support the "One India" policy. Omar Abdullah previously served as the chief minister for Jammu and Kashmir, a region that has been the subject of a territorial dispute between India and Pakistan for decades.
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Mayorkas: U.S. 'will continue to offer safety and protection to South Sudanese nationals'
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas extended and redesignated South Sudan for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months.
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Sen. Grassley questions DOJ on questionable actions taken against Los Chapitos
U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) sharply criticized the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on recent actions investigating the fentanyl network of the Los Chapitos cartel in an Aug. 21 letter to Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco, saying the DEA administrator "appears to have coordinated more with the press than with other federal agencies," and the DOJ seems to have taken a back seat.
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Former U.S. Marshall Almonte on cartels and drugs at the southern border: 'This is a big crisis, and we are not treating it as such'
Robert Almonte was formerly a U.S. Marshall in the western district of Texas until 2016. He has spoken about the cartels on many occasions in the media. Almonte will speak at an event called the Mexican Cartels and Gangs International Summit, to be held in San Antonio from Nov. 6 to 10.
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Larrabee: 'Keeping weapons and ammunition out of the hands of criminals is vital to keeping communities safe'
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security and its federal partners unveiled the results of their intensified efforts to combat the trafficking of firearms from the United States into Mexico.
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Wilcox: 'The court made the right call here'
A federal district court in New Jersey ruled Aug. 29 that a state law prohibiting private detention facilities for immigration violators is unconstitutional.
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FBI investigates human smuggling network with ISIS connections, CNN reports; no indication seen of terrorist plot
The FBI is investigating a human smuggling network with ISIS ties that helped migrants, including a group from Uzbekistan, enter the U.S., according to CNN. No evidence of a terrorist plot has been found.
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