Statement by Acting Secretary Elaine Duke on Hawaii Court Ruling Impacting Enhanced Global Security Measures

The following press release was published by the US Department of Homeland Security on Oct. 17, 2017. It is reproduced in full below.

For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary Contact: 202-282-8010 WASHINGTON – “The men and women of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security worked tirelessly with our national security partners to develop baseline information sharing requirements to ensure that our vetting and screening procedures for foreign nationals ensure the safety of the American people from national security threats and public safety concerns. These requirements are essential to securing the homeland. While we will comply with any lawful judicial order, we look forward to prevailing in this matter upon appeal.” Aviation Security,

Source: US Department of Homeland Security