News from March 2022
By Press release submission | Mar 8, 2022
This week, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Under Secretary for Policy Robert Silvers visited Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, Israel to sign security agreements with the Government of Israel, engage with key Israeli government and private sector partners on a range of joint security issues, and deliver keynote remarks on DHS cybersecurity priorities at the CyberTech Global Conference.
By Press release submission | Mar 8, 2022
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the designation of Ukraine for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months.
By Press release submission | Mar 8, 2022
Love of the sea has inspired great novels by Hemingway, Melville, and Steinbeck, and driven countless maritime adventures throughout the ages. The ocean calls many of those who serve within the Coast Guard, and each one of us has a unique tale that brought us to military service.
By Press release submission | Mar 8, 2022
Safe operation of machinery used to service and repair assets is a year-round concern, but the Coast Guard is placing special emphasis on bringing awareness to the issue by designating March as Support Equipment Safety Awareness Month.
By Press release submission | Mar 8, 2022
Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol (RGV) agents arrested 136 migrants unlawfully present in the United States in four separate events across the Rio Grande Valley. On March 7, Fort Brown Border Patrol Station agents observed a group of 86 migrants walking north from the Rio Grande in Brownsville, Texas.
By Press release submission | Mar 8, 2022
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge seized hard narcotics that totaled over $841,000 in street value in one enforcement action over the weekend.
By Press release submission | Mar 8, 2022
U.S. Border Patrol agents from El Centro Sector rescued two undocumented individuals in the sand dunes near Yuma, Saturday afternoon.
By Press release submission | Mar 8, 2022
Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents from the Freer Station arrested a felony convicted sex offender who had attempted to cross illegally with a group of undocumented individuals near Freer, Texas.During the morning of March 6, agents from the Freer Station apprehended 14 undocumented individuals while working their assigned duties.
By Press release submission | Mar 8, 2022
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers seized four shipments of palm oil in Baltimore since February 11 due to information indicating that the palm oil was manufactured by forced labor, a form of modern slavery. The palm oil shipments are valued at nearly $2.5 million.
By Press release submission | Mar 8, 2022
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at the El Paso area ports of entry have encountered individuals attempting to smuggle fentanyl concealed internally on their bodies over the past two weeks.
By Press release submission | Mar 8, 2022
With one league in full swing, another gearing up for their draft and the other league locked out, criminals are still trying to siphon money from enthusiast’s pockets. CBP officers in Louisville recently seized 230 counterfeit Super Bowl, World Series, and NBA championship rings that may have ended up online for much more than what they are worth.
By Press release submission | Mar 8, 2022
A Kentucky man was sentenced to serve 600 months in prison for production and possession of child sexual exploitation material.U.S.
By Press release submission | Mar 8, 2022
Former Illinois State Sen. THOMAS E. CULLERTON pleaded guilty today to a federal embezzlement charge and admitted fraudulently receiving salary and benefits from a labor union for which he did little to no work.
By Commerce Newswire | Mar 8, 2022
The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on March 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOL Newswire | Mar 8, 2022
Workforce Pathways for Youth grant opened on March 8.
By US DOT Newswire | Mar 8, 2022
The US Transportation Department published a two page rule on March 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By EPA Newswire | Mar 8, 2022
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page proposed rule on March 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By State Newswire | Mar 8, 2022
Release: The U.S. Department of State is designating former-Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko Gidion Mbuvi Kioko due to his involvement in significant corruption. While in office, Governor Sonko solicited bribes and kickbacks in exchange for awarding government contracts to his associates. His actions undermined the rule of law and the public’s faith in Kenya’s democratic institutions and public processes.
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 8, 2022
News Release: Defendant Carried Loaded Gun Onto Capitol Grounds, Led Charge Against Law Enforcement, Later Sought to Obstruct Justice.
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 8, 2022
News Release: United States Attorney Bob Murray announced today that the United States District Court for the District of Wyoming has sentenced four defendants charged in a drug distribution case. ROLAND BRAUBURGER, 42, of Cheyenne Wyoming; KIRSTEN KAY SARRATT, 26 of Cheyenne Wyoming; HENRY GUITIEREZ III, 36, incarcerated...
