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DHS announces nearly $724M allocation in fiscal year 2024 preparedness grants
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the final allocations of nearly $724 million for six Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 competitive preparedness grant programs. This includes $454.5 million for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program, an increase of $149.5 million from FY 2023, aimed at providing critical funding for faith-based groups and others to prevent and protect themselves from current threats.
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Major operation dismantles human smuggling network linked to deadly incident
On Wednesday, extensive coordination between the Department of Homeland Security, the Justice Department, and domestic and international partners resulted in a major enforcement operation that dismantled a human smuggling network based in Guatemala. In June 2022, this network smuggled people into the United States on a journey that ended with the deaths of 53 migrants in a tractor-trailer in San Antonio, Texas. Twenty-one of the deceased migrants were Guatemalan.
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DHS launches new resources for schools targeting prevention of online child exploitation
Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) unveiled new resources aimed at educators, school administrators, and others working with children to better understand and prevent online child sexual exploitation and abuse (CSEA). The initiative is part of Know2Protect, DHS's national public awareness campaign. For the first time, Know2Protect offers classroom materials targeted specifically at educators to promote internet safety during the back-to-school season.
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DHS honors employees at annual Secretary's Award ceremony
On August 15, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) hosted an awards ceremony at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) Headquarters in Glynco, Georgia, where 190 employees received a Secretary’s Award in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the Department’s mission.
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DHS statement on safety during Hurricane Ernesto
During emergency events, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) collaborates with federal, state, local, and non-governmental partners to support individuals in impacted areas.
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DHS adds five PRC-based companies to Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Entity List
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the addition of five entities based in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Entity List, increasing the total number of listed entities to 73. This move underscores DHS's commitment to eradicating forced labor and holding accountable those involved in human rights abuses against Uyghurs and other minority groups in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR).
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DHS emphasizes non-enforcement during Hurricane Debby response
During emergency events, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) collaborates with federal, state, local, and non-governmental partners to support the needs of affected populations.
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DHS makes progress against cartels and fentanyl
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is intensifying its efforts against cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs) to curb the influx of fentanyl into the United States. The organization made this announcement in a news release dated July 31.
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DHS partners with Lyft for nationwide anti-human trafficking tutorial
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Blue Campaign and Lyft, Inc. announced today that over one million Lyft drivers in the United States and Canada can now access a tutorial program designed to help them detect and prevent human trafficking. This initiative builds on efforts from earlier this year during Super Bowl 2024, when Lyft provided resources to drivers in Las Vegas to help recognize signs of this crime. Human trafficking tends to increase during large-scale events due to the high volume of people and the anonymity such gatherings provide.
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Mayorkas discusses migration issues with Honduran foreign minister
On Friday, July 26th, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas met with Honduran Foreign Minister Enrique Reina to address irregular migration and combat transnational organized crime through continued strong cooperation. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) welcomed Honduras’ recent investments to strengthen support for Hondurans abroad, including expanding its U.S. consular network. The Honduran government has also worked on internal efforts to generate local agricultural employment opportunities through recently passed legislation that seeks to address...
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Secretary Mayorkas meets with National Council of Textile Organizations
On Tuesday, July 23rd, Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas met with leaders from the National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO), which represents various companies in the U.S. textile and apparel industry. NCTO members employ thousands of Americans, bolster economic development in the region, and have helped position the United States as a global leader in textile research and development.
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Secretary Mayorkas comments on arrest of alleged Sinaloa Cartel leaders
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released a statement on July 25, 2024, regarding the arrest of alleged leaders of the Sinaloa Cartel, Ismael Zambada Garcia ("El Mayo") and Joaquin Guzman Lopez.
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Mayorkas: In enforcing UFLPA, ‘One of the challenges that we have is the de minimis exception’
Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, stated that one challenge of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA), which aims to ban imported goods created with forced labor, is the "de minimis" loophole that allows duty-free shipments from around the world to enter the U.S.
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Alejandro N. Mayorkas appoints Ronald L. Rowe, Jr. as acting Secret Service director
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas has announced the appointment of Ronald L. Rowe, Jr. as Acting Director of the United States Secret Service.
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DHS announces new Federal School Safety Clearinghouse External Advisory Board members
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the inaugural members of the Federal School Safety Clearinghouse External Advisory Board. This group, composed of school safety experts and education leaders, will provide advice and recommendations on enhancing K-12 school safety and security. The initiative is part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to create safer learning environments and fulfills a requirement of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act.
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Statement from Secretary Mayorkas on Kimberly Cheatle's departure from U.S. Secret Service
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released a statement on July 23, 2024, regarding the departure of Kimberly Cheatle from her position as Director of the United States Secret Service.
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Mayorkas praises Biden's leadership on homeland security
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following statement regarding President Joe Biden:
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DHS leadership defends role of women in law enforcement amid recent criticisms
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas, Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security Kristie Canegallo, and leaders of various DHS agencies released a statement addressing recent comments questioning the presence of women in law enforcement.
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Mayorkas extends temporary protected status for Somali nationals amid ongoing conflict
Secretary Mayorkas Announces Extension and Redesignation of Somalia for Temporary Protected Status
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