News and reports from the Department of Homeland Security.

Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas issued a statement on the Biden-Harris Administration’s actions to keep American families together and streamline a pathway for Dreamers to access waivers related to high-skilled labor visas.

From June 10-13, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) partnered with the Government of Indonesia under U.S. Department of State International Narcotics and Law Enforcement and U.S. Department of Defense Threat Reduction Agency programs to enhance the security and resilience of the international maritime transportation system. This reflects a joint commitment by both nations to strengthen cybersecurity collaboration and protect maritime critical infrastructure from malicious cyber intrusions and cyber-attacks under an upgraded Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released a statement on June 15, 2024, marking the 12th anniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy.

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced today the arrest of Ruthia He, founder and CEO of Done Global Inc., and David Brody, clinical president of Done Health P.C., in connection with a scheme to distribute Adderall over the internet and commit health care fraud. The arrests took place in Los Angeles and San Rafael, California, respectively.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the addition of three People’s Republic of China (PRC)-based companies to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Entity List. This action targets seafood, aluminum, and footwear sectors integral to Xinjiang's economy and aims to prevent goods made with forced labor from entering the U.S. market.

Senior officials from the Departments of Homeland Security and Justice convened today to mark the third anniversary of Joint Task Force Alpha (JTFA), a national effort aimed at investigating and prosecuting human smuggling at the southern border. The meeting, attended by senior leaders from various departments, highlighted JTFA's expansion into Colombia and Panama to address human smuggling in the Darién region.

WASHINGTON - The DHS Homeland Security Advisory Council (HSAC) released recommendations yesterday to inform the Department’s efforts to combat rapidly increasing crimes of child sexual exploitation and abuse (CSEA). The HSAC’s final report of the Combatting Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Subcommittee presented six recommendations on how the consolidation of efforts at the Department and continued engagement with both federal and private sector stakeholders can complement existing DHS initiatives. The recommendations are:

WASHINGTON – Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas issued a statement on President Biden’s Proclamation to suspend and limit entry of individuals at the southern border, alongside a joint regulation from the Departments of Homeland Security and Justice.

From May 31 to June 1, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas traveled to San Salvador, El Salvador as the Head of the United States Presidential Delegation to the inauguration of President Nayib Bukele. Secretary Mayorkas was accompanied by United States Ambassador to El Salvador William H. Duncan; Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade Marisa Lago; Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Brian A. Nichols; Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees, and Migration Julieta Valls Noyes; and Special Assistant to the...

Maria Mendoza-Mendoza, the leader of a migrant smuggling operation, was indicted in 2018 and pled guilty to charges of conspiracy to transport illegal aliens for profit on January 24.

Ahead of the third anniversary of the establishment of Joint Task Force Alpha (JTFA), the Justice Department has announced additional efforts to dismantle human smuggling operations and increase accountability for those who violate immigration laws. Launched in June 2021 by Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas and Attorney General Merrick B. Garland, JTFA is a partnership between the Justice Department and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) aimed at disrupting human smuggling and trafficking organizations operating in Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador,...

Indianapolis, IN – From May 23 to 26, Assistant Secretary Mary Ellen Callahan of the DHS Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office (CWMD) visited Indianapolis Motor Speedway to review safety and security measures for the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500. The Indy 500 is the largest single-day sporting event globally, with an estimated daily attendance of up to 350,000 people. Indianapolis has been a critical and longstanding CWMD operational partner. The preparations and operations for the Indy 500 exemplify collaboration across federal, state, and local agencies to...

The leader of a migrant smuggling organization was sentenced today to 10 years in prison for her role in smuggling over 100 migrants from Honduras to the United States for profit.

FEMA Prepares for 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season, Joins NOAA for Annual Hurricane Outlook

WASHINGTON – Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas issued a statement regarding the Senate vote on the Bipartisan Border Security Agreement on May 23, 2024.