New rule would cut migrant benefits. Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas proposed a resolution that would prohibit illegal immigrants from becoming citizens if they depend on taxpayer-funded benefits. The…
Read MoreDepartment of Homeland Security
DHS Holds First Targeted Violence Prevention Symposium
Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships draws 200 representatives to terrorism prevention meetings. The Department of Homeland Security hosted its first Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention Grantee symposium…
Read More
District Court Issues Stay of Title 42
Grants DHS five weeks to transition away from pandemic-era policy. After ruling that the Title 42 temporary immigration policy was outdated and should be lifted immediately, District Court…
Read More
Illegal Border Encounters Set Record in October
FBI Director reports on criminal threats from the border. Federal Bureau of Investigations Director Christopher Wray and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas recently testified before the House Committee…
Read More
Commerce Secretary Appoints a FirstNet Board Member
Secretary Gina Raimondo selects one of 12 non-permanent members. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo recently appointed Renee Gordon to serve as one of 12 non-permanent members on the…
Read More
Federal Agencies Enter Agreement on Tribal Sovereignty
Interior leads a dozen departments in a memorandum supporting Native Americans. The Department of the Interior entered into a Memorandum of Agreement with 11 other federal departments this…
Read MoreDHS Kicks Off Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Secretary Mayorkas highlights agencies and grants for cyber defense. The Department of Homeland Security kicked off Cybersecurity Awareness Month this week, highlighting the agencies, grants, and initiatives that…
Read More
DHS Extends Protected Status for Burma
Redesignation allows Burmese nationals to apply for Temporary Protected Status. This week, the Department of Homeland Security announced the extension of Temporary Protected Status for Burma for an…
Read More
Immigration Visa Screening Reform Proposed
Homeland Security IG finds CBP is not keeping detailed records. The Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security is urging immigration authorities to overhaul the Visa Security…
Read More
Secretary Vilsack Comments on Public Charge Final Rule
He supports eligible immigrants’ participation in food programs. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently voiced his approval of the Final Rule on Public Charge. The Department of Homeland Security…
Read More