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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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Alleged transnational human smuggler indicted; arrested in Mexico
An indictment was unsealed yesterday containing criminal charges against the alleged leader of a human smuggling organization responsible for unlawfully bringing thousands of migrants into the United States. Along with the organization, the defendant, who was arrested in Mexico at the request of the United States, has also been designated for financial sanctions by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. These developments were made possible through extensive bilateral coordination and cooperation efforts between U.S. and Mexican law enforcement authorities.
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DHS reaffirms commitment to non-discriminatory practices during HPAI response
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is collaborating with federal, state, local, and non-governmental partners in response to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). This includes public health outreach among dairy and cattle farms and their workers.
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USCIS announces new initiatives enhancing accessibility of immigration services
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced several initiatives aimed at improving accessibility to immigration benefits and services, aligning with the Biden-Harris Administration’s vision for a more inclusive and accessible immigration system.
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Mayorkas addresses security concerns following attempted assassination of former President Trump
Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas delivered remarks at the White House Press Briefing in Washington, DC, on July 15, 2024.
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Secretary Mayorkas addresses shooting at Trump rally in Pennsylvania
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released a statement regarding the shooting at former President Donald Trump’s campaign rally in Pennsylvania earlier today.
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Secretary Mayorkas names experts for independent review on attempted assassination
Following the events of July 13, 2024, President Joe Biden directed the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to conduct an independent security review of the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas named a bipartisan panel with extensive law enforcement and security experience to conduct a 45-day independent review. The review will examine the planning for and actions taken by the U.S. Secret Service and state and local authorities before, during, and after the rally, as well as the U.S. Secret...
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U.S., Canada reinforce cooperation on cross-border crime at annual forum
Canadian and U.S. officials have reaffirmed their collaborative partnership on mutual concerns, including law enforcement information sharing, foreign interference, combating gun and drug trafficking, and addressing online and hate crimes. The meeting took place yesterday in Washington, DC, as part of the U.S.–Canada Cross Border Crime Forum (CBCF).
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Biden-Harris administration finalizes rule increasing national resilience against flooding
The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has published a Final Rule to implement the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard (FFRMS), aiming to increase resilience against flooding and protect communities. This standard incorporates current and future flood risks, using the best available science to make taxpayer-funded projects more resilient.
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Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force updates strategy under Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), as chair of the Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force (FLETF), has released an updated Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Strategy to prevent the importation of goods produced with forced labor in China. This strategy builds on two years of enforcement under the UFLPA and DHS's broader efforts to remove forced labor from U.S. supply chains.
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Mayorkas commends TSA's record passenger screenings amid calls for permanent pay fairness
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released a statement following a record-setting day for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), which screened over three million passengers on a single day for the first time since its founding in November 2001.
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