News and reports from the Department of Homeland Security.

A 32-year-old Mexican national has been sentenced to 60 months in prison on charges related to human smuggling and illegal possession of a firearm, as revealed by Swanton Sector Chief Patrol Agent Robert Garcia on social media.

A Mexican national has been sentenced to 18 months in prison on charges of human smuggling, as announced by Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens via a social media post.

The House of Representatives, led by the Republican party, has voted to impeach Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The Republicans allege that Mayorkas has failed to enforce border laws, a claim his supporters vehemently deny as unfounded.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is taking proactive measures to implement technology responsibly across various strategic areas. The department plans to hire 50 artificial intelligence (AI) technology experts, an initiative spearheaded by Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer (CAIO), Eric Hysen. The hiring event is scheduled for this spring.

A migrant's life was saved by Border Patrol agents, as revealed in a social media post by Chief Jason Owens.

El Centro Sector Chief Patrol Agent, Gregory K. Bovino, has been consistently drawing attention to asylum seekers who violate laws in the United States. Recently, Bovino used a social media platform to announce the arrest of three Chinese nationals found with counterfeit merchandise and gift cards.

El Centro Sector Chief Patrol Agent Gregory K. Bovino has expressed concern over asylum seekers resorting to criminal activities, as stated in his recent social media post. He highlighted the case of two Romanian nationals, who were on a visa and an asylum claim, apprehended for possession of burglary tools and stolen gift cards.

El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents arrested a Mexican citizen carrying $278,000 worth of methamphetamine. The individual, who held an active border crossing card, was found with 154 pounds of the drug in his vehicle.

A U.S. citizen was apprehended and is set to face federal prosecution after officers from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) discovered her in possession of cocaine and fentanyl. The arrest took place last week as the woman attempted to pass through the Calexico West Port of Entry.

Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens recently disclosed on social media that a violent criminal was apprehended in San Diego, California, with the assistance of a canine unit. This information was made public by Owens on platform X.

Lyft, Inc. has joined forces with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on an initiative known as the Blue Campaign, designed to combat human trafficking. Lyft drivers will now have access to information about human trafficking via the Blue Campaign in the company's app.

Employees from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have been diligently preparing for over a year-and-a-half to ensure the smooth execution of this weekend's Super Bowl in Las Vegas. DHS Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas visited the city this week to review assessments with city and local officials.

In a recent incident, Border Patrol Agents in the Tucson Sector apprehended migrants who were attempting to blend into the desert surroundings by wearing camouflage. This revelation was shared on social media by Chief Patrol Agent John R. Modlin.

El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents recently seized over 250 pounds of methamphetamine, with an estimated street value of $450,396, during a checkpoint stop. The driver, a 43-year-old permanent resident who was operating a semi-truck, has been arrested on drug charges related to the incident.

El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents recently seized over 50 pounds of methamphetamine, estimated to have a street value of $94,000, in two separate traffic incidents. The drivers involved, both Mexican nationals, are set to be deported.