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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas, and FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell announced the selection of 656 projects for $1 billion in climate resilience funding under the Investing in America agenda. The funding aims to help state, Tribal, local, and territorial governments address risks from natural disasters such as extreme heat, wildfires, droughts, hurricanes, earthquakes, and increased flooding.
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This weekend, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), conducted a removal flight to the People’s Republic of China (PRC) for Chinese nationals. This was the first large charter flight since 2018 and was conducted in close coordination with the National Immigration Administration of the PRC. DHS continues to work with the PRC’s Ministry of Public Security and National Immigration Administration on additional removal flights.
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The United States and Panama have announced a new U.S. Department of State-funded foreign assistance program aimed at addressing irregular migration in the region. This initiative will assist the Panamanian government in removing foreign nationals who lack legal grounds to remain in Panama, with an objective to reduce the unprecedented levels of irregular migration through the Darien region, which saw over 520,000 migrants in 2023.
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On June 20-21, 2024, the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union hosted the EU-U.S. Ministerial Meeting on Justice and Home Affairs in Brussels. The United States was represented by Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco and Under Secretary for Homeland Security Robert Silvers. The European Union was represented by Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson, Belgian Minister for Justice Paul Van Tigchelt, Minister for the Interior Annelies Verlinden, and State Secretary for Asylum and Migration Nicole de Moor.
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Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced today the extension and redesignation of Haiti for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, from August 4, 2024, to February 3, 2026. This decision was made due to extraordinary and temporary conditions in Haiti. The corresponding Federal Register Notice provides information about registering for TPS as a new or current beneficiary under Haiti’s extension and redesignation.
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New Hires Will Help DHS Responsibly Leverage New Technology and Mitigate Risks Across the Homeland Security Enterprise
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During emergency events, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) collaborates with federal, state, local, and non-governmental partners to support the needs of affected communities.
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Cesar Humberto Lopez-Larios has been arrested following an investigation involving Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) New York office, HSI International Operations, the National Gang Unit, and other law enforcement partners. The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the arrest in a June 18 press release.
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The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced today the distribution of $160 million in Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) funds. This allocation represents the first tranche of additional funding secured by the Biden-Harris Administration to protect faith-based institutions and nonprofit organizations against targeted attacks. The announcement is accompanied by an amended Notice of Funding Opportunity, enabling qualifying institutions and organizations to apply for these additional NSGP funds.
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On June 20, 2024, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas outlined strategic guidance to enhance critical infrastructure security and resilience efforts over the next two years. This initiative involves federal agencies, critical infrastructure owners and operators, as well as other government and private sector stakeholders. The guidance builds on President Biden’s National Security Memorandum (NSM-22) on Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience.
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Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following statement on World Refugee Day:
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A 65-year-old Manhattan man has been sentenced to 25 months for distribution and possession with the intent to distribute fentanyl. The defendant was convicted following a Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Newark investigation.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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:
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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.