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On Tuesday, a federal investigation into the death of a 20-year-old man resulted in a 190-month prison sentence for a Chula Vista resident.U.S.
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DHS and DOL to Supplement the H-2B Cap with Additional Visas for Second Half of Fiscal Year 2022

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Labor (DOL) today announced the forthcoming publication of a joint temporary final rule to make available an additional 35,000 H-2B temporary nonagricultural worker visas for the second half of fiscal year (FY) 2022.
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USCIS Announces New Actions to Reduce Backlogs, Expand Premium Processing, and Provide Relief to Work Permit Holders

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is announcing a trio of efforts to increase efficiency and reduce burdens to the overall legal immigration system.
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Implementation of the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) at U.S. Land Borders discussed on April 1 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a one page rule on April 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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“Border Security (Executive Calendar)” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on March 30

“Border Security (Executive Calendar)“ was published in the Senate section on pages S1850-S1854 on March 30
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Homeland Security Department discusses Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations on April 1

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on April 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations discussed on April 1 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on April 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Homeland Security Department discusses Final Flood Hazard Determinations on April 1

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page notice on April 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Mayorkas: New rule for non-citizen asylum claims will 'ensure individuals who are eligible will receive protection more swiftly'

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Department of Justice have issued a rule to shorten processing times for non-citizen asylum claims, a March 24 news release said.
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Homeland Security Department discusses Special Local Regulation; Bonita Tideway, Brigantine, NJ on April 1

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on April 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Homeland Security Department discusses Safety Zone; Tall Ships Challenge Great Lakes 2022; Erie, PA, Cleveland, OH, and Two Harbors, MN on April 1

The US Homeland Security Department published a four page proposed rule on April 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records discussed on April 1 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a five page notice on April 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Special Local Regulations; Marine Events Within the Captain of the Port Zone Columbia River discussed on April 1 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page rule on April 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Safety Zone; Columbia River, Vancouver, WA discussed on March 31 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page proposed rule on March 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Door County Residents Invited to Attend Virtual Flood Map Information Open House

News Release: CHICAGO - Representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will host a virtual Flood Map Information Open House for communities in Door County, Wisconsin, on April 7 and 12, 2022, from 5 - 8 p.m. CT. The open house will give residents the chance to review preliminary versions of a recently completed Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report and its accompanying preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM).
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Folden: 17-year sentence for Texas coach removes 'a dangerous child predator from the community'

A south Texas soccer coach has been sentenced to more than 17 years in federal prison for sexual exploitation of children, following a U.S. Department of Immigration and Customs Enforcement Homeland Security Investigations probe.
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CISA and Partners Promote Call to Action During National Supply Chain Integrity Month

News Release: WASHINGTON - In recognition of National Supply Chain Integrity Month, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is partnering with the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) and other government and industry partners to promote a call to action for a unified effort by...
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Homeland Security Department discusses Changes in Flood Hazard Determinations on March 31

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page notice on March 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Happening Today: FEMA’s Podcast Relaunches with New Focus, Format

News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell announced that FEMA is relaunching the agency’s podcast, “Before, During & After" across multiple platforms today.
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Port Access Route Study: Approaches to Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts discussed on March 31 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a five page notice on March 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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