U.S. Department Of Homeland Security
Recent News About U.S. Department Of Homeland Security
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Alejandro Mayorkas: 'There are no known, credible, specific threats to the Super Bowl'
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.
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Chief Patrol Agent Modlin: 'Migrants often resort to camouflage tactics to evade detection and capture'
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.
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Chief Patrol Agent: 'Over half a million dollars worth of dangerous drugs prevented from entering our communities'
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.
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Chief Patrol Agent: 'Indio agents seized approximately, 302.7 pounds of meth'
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.
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Freedom House report examines authoritarian regimes that silence international students in the U.S.
A recent report by Freedom House has shed light on the tactics employed by authoritarian regimes to suppress criticism from international students and faculty on U.S. campuses. The report also delves into the impacts of these attacks on the individuals targeted.
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Mayorkas: Bipartisan agreement 'address the challenges our country faces after decades of Congressional inaction'
Alejandro N. Mayorkas, Secretary at the Department of Homeland Security, has taken to social media to advocate for the bipartisan agreement that senators have agreed upon. Meanwhile, House Speaker Mike Johnson has publicly stated his opposition to the bill, vowing not to bring it to a vote if it reaches the house.
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Two migrants drown off the coast of Puerto Rico in capsized makeshift vessel
Two migrants, attempting to reach Puerto Rico in a 32-foot makeshift vessel, tragically lost their lives when the boat capsized near the island's northern coast. The incident prompted a response from the U.S. Border Patrol and Air & Marine Operations (AMO), Marine Interdiction agents, as well as local and federal authorities.
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Chief Patrol Agent: 'We intercepted 20,000 fentanyl pills headed to the streets and neighborhoods of this country'
El Centro Border Patrol agents have successfully removed approximately 20,000 fentanyl pills from circulation. The announcement was made by Chief Patrol Agent Gregory K. Bovino, who stated that the operation involved cooperation with local law enforcement agencies and resulted in the arrest of a U.S. citizen.
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Border Patrol Chief: Puerto Rico agents 'seized 37 pounds of cocaine, three rifles, one revolver and $10,590'
In a recent development, U.S. Border Patrol agents in Puerto Rico confiscated 37 pounds of cocaine during the arrest of three non-citizens, as reported by Chief Jason Owens via a social media post on X (formerly Twitter).
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Director of litigation for the Immigration Reform Law Institute on Texas: 'A state is free to pursue congressional objectives that the administration has spurned'
Christopher Hajec, Director of Litigation at the Immigration Reform Law Institute (IRLI), recently testified before the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government. During his testimony, he stated that Texas has the flexibility to pursue congressional objectives such as border defense when there is a lack of executive enforcement from the current administration. This hearing was held on January 30 and was titled "The Southern Border Crisis: The Constitution and the States".
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U.S. Sen. Cruz: 'TSA is permitting illegal aliens without ID to opt for an alternate identity verification process'
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), the Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee, has penned a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas expressing concerns over the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) alleged practice of allowing undocumented immigrants to fly within the United States using an alternate identity verification process. This process is said to rely on the CBP One app, potentially enabling the use of fabricated IDs.
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Border Patrol Chief: 'Casa Grande Station agents arrested six migrants'
U.S. Border Patrol agents in the Tucson Sector have been actively preventing illegal entry attempts into the country, as per a series of tweets by John R. Modlin, Chief Patrol Agent of the U.S. Border Patrol's Tucson Sector. A total of 12 migrants and one U.S. citizen were apprehended.
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Border Patrol Chief: 'One hundred twenty-seven pounds of meth kept off the streets by Border Patrol agents'
Border Patrol agents near San Clemente, California, have seized a significant quantity of methamphetamine, as announced by Chief Patrol Agent Patricia D. McGurk-Daniel via a social media post on X (formerly known as Twitter).
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Border Patrol Chief: 'Thirty-eight pounds of fentanyl were discovered inside a tire'
San Diego Sector Border Patrol agents seized over 38 pounds of fentanyl during a vehicle stop on Interstate 5 earlier this month. The narcotics, found in pill form, have an estimated street value of $1.7 million.
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Border Patrol Chief: 'Driver was attempting to smuggle six people who unlawfully entered the US'
Border Patrol agents at the Brian A. Terry Station successfully prevented a human smuggling attempt, leading to the arrest of six undocumented migrants, as announced by Chief John R. Modlin on X, previously known as Twitter.
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Border Patrol Chief: 'Over $1.2 million of dangerous drugs prevented from entering our communities'
Earlier this month, a K-9 unit assisted agents from the El Centro Sector Border Patrol in uncovering liquid meth concealed within the gas tank of a vehicle driven by a 39-year-old motorist. The drugs seized are estimated to have a street value of $250,000.
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CBP officers at the Area Port of Douglas arrest 25-year-old US citizen trying to enter Mexico with cache of weapons
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers have confiscated a significant number of weapons and ammunition during outbound enforcement operations at the Area Port of Douglas, Arizona. The operation led to the arrest of a 25-year-old male U.S. citizen.
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Border Patrol Chief: 'Agents found 74 bricks of cocaine weighing over 187 pounds'
U.S. Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens recently praised the efforts of agents in Puerto Rico and the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Air and Maritime Operations (AMO) for a significant cocaine seizure, via an announcement on social media platform X.
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Border Patrol Chief: 'Mexican national has prior felony convictions'
A Mexican national, previously convicted on felony charges related to narcotics distribution, was recently detained by Border Patrol agents at the Nogales Station. The announcement was made by Chief Patrol Agent John R. Modlin on the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter).
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Mayorkas,: 'DHS will work with our law enforcement partners to hold those who prey on the vulnerability of migrants accountable'
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in collaboration with the Department of Labor and other local, state, and federal agencies, has announced that it has secured the labor rights of over 1,000 noncitizen workers. This initiative grants migrant and immigrant workers who experience or witness workplace labor or civil rights violations temporary protection against deportation and access to work authorization.