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ICE clarifies facility operational status, social visitation across ERO detention network
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Alabama man sentenced over 17 years for producing child pornography following HSI Alpine investigation

Alabama man sentenced over 17 years for producing child pornography following HSI Alpine investigation
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USCIS Extends and Expands Employment Authorization for Individuals Covered by DED for Liberia

USCIS Extends and Expands Employment Authorization for Individuals Covered by DED for Liberia
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DHS Issues Regulation to Preserve and Fortify DACA

DHS Issues Regulation to Preserve and Fortify DACA
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TSA screened 8.76 million travelers during Labor Day weekend, exceeding 2019 passenger screening volumes for the first time over a holiday weekend

Release: WASHINGTON During the Labor Day holiday, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screened 8.76 million travelers between Friday, Sept. 2 and Monday, Sept. 5. The weekend travel volume represents 102% of volume for the same pre-pandemic holiday weekend in 2019 and is the first time that a holiday weekend passenger screening volume exceeds that of 2019.
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Casey and Harlan Counties Eligible for FEMA Public Assistance

News Release: FRANKFORT, Ky. - Local governments and certain nonprofit organizations in Casey and Harlan counties are now eligible for FEMA Public Assistance grants for debris removal, emergency protective measures and permanent work to repair public facilities that were damaged by the Eastern Kentucky flooding that began on July 26.
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Lee County Approved for FEMA Individual Assistance

News Release: FRANKFORT, Ky. - Lee County has been approved for additional FEMA assistance after flooding in Eastern Kentucky.
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FEMA to Host Public Meeting on Preliminary Observations of the Diablo Canyon Power Plant Exercise

News Release: OAKLAND, Calif. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Region 9 Technological Hazards Branch, Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program, announced today that a public meeting will be held on Sept. 16, 2022, in San Luis Obispo, California.
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Homeland Security Department set to publish a new notice on Sept. 7

There is one release scheduled to be published on Sept. 7.
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TSA to participate in Job Fair at Richmond International Airport

Release: RICHMOND The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will be participating in an airport-wide job fair for job openings at Richmond International Airport on Thursday Sept. 15.
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ERO Miami's Ripa on return of fugitive to Mexico: 'ICE prioritizes the arrest and removal of noncitizen fugitives'

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) in Miami has turned over a Mexican national wanted in that country for murder.
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VanDenberghe: IMAGE 'is a perfect example of government and employers working together'

Homeland Security Investigations showcased a collaborative program with America’s business community during a conference and exposition in Florida held Aug. 28-31.
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FEMA Fire Management Assistance Granted for the Mill Fire

News Release: OAKLAND, Calif. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) regional administrator authorized the use of federal funds to assist the state of California in combatting the Mill Fire burning in Siskiyou County.
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DHS Statement on Safety and Enforcement Following Recent Wildfires in California and the Water Crisis in Mississippi

News Release: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is working with its federal, state, local, and non-governmental partners to support the needs of the areas affected by the devastating wildfires in Dulzura, California and throughout the state, and the water crisis in Mississippi.
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Kentucky Counties Have More Time to Request Public Assistance

News Release: FRANKFORT, Ky. - Local governments, houses of worship and other nonprofit organizations in Breathitt, Clay, Floyd, Johnson, Knott, Leslie, Letcher, Magoffin, Martin, Owsley, Perry, Pike and Wolfe counties damaged by the July 26 Eastern Kentucky floods have more time to submit requests for FEMA Public Assistance.
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Appropriations Committee and the bills it addressed on Sept. 2

There was activity on one bill related to the Appropriations Committee on Sept. 2.
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DHS Statement on Safety and Enforcement Following Recent Wildfires in California and the Water Crisis in Mississippi

News Release: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is working with its federal, state, local, and non-governmental partners to support the needs of the areas affected by the devastating wildfires in Dulzura, California and throughout the state, and the water crisis in Mississippi.
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Five FEMA Recovery Centers Will Be Open for Labor Day

News Release: FRANKFORT, Ky. - Five Disaster Recovery Centers will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. On Monday, Sept. 5 in observance of Labor Day.
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Fact Sheet: DHS is empowering workers and protecting rights at the workplace

News Release: Under President Biden's leadership, this Administration has made historic investments in America's workers, recognizing that the federal government plays a vital role in improving the condition and the standing of the men and women who power the American economy. As a result of the diligence and determination...
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'Critical to the safety of our travelers': TSA celebrates 20th anniversary at Albany International Airport

This weekend marks the 20th anniversary of the federalization of Albany International Airport (ALB) in New York.
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