New directive addresses vulnerabilities and flaws. The Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued the first of its kind directive ordering federal agencies to fix…
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White House Plans Anti-Suicide by Gun Initiative
The plan will involve public awareness campaigns. President Biden’s administration is putting forth a new initiative to reduce suicides by gun and counter the significant increases in suicides…
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DHS Secretary Seeking End to “Remain in Mexico” Policy
Concerns stem from the treatment of migrants south of the border. In 2019, the previous administration created a policy that required asylum seekers to “Remain in Mexico” while…
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DHS Again Rescinding Remain in Mexico Policy
The administration openly challenging the court ruling. In August, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld an order keeping the ”Remain in Mexico” policy in place, despite efforts of President Biden’s administration…
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TSA Doubles Fines for Unmasked Travelers
Mask mandate for air travel extended to January. The White House announced that the Transportation Security Administration will be doubling its fines for travelers who refuse to wear…
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Immigration Arrests Drop to Ten Year Low
32,000 fewer deportations in fiscal year 2021 U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced this week the total number of immigration arrests within the last year. About 72,000…
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Massive Migrant Caravan Heads Toward Border
Remain in Mexico policy not yet reinstated. The largest and most organized caravan of mostly South Americans, Central Americans, and Haitians are on their way to the U.S.-Mexico…
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U.S. Land Border Will Open to Vaccinated Individuals
19-month closure comes to an end. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention announced on Wednesday that the United States would be reopening its land borders with Canada…
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CBP Confiscates Record Amounts of Smuggled Narcotics
Border agents and their canine partners successfully interdict shipments of illicit substances. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has continued to protect the American public from illegal drugs…
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DHS Announces Law Enforcement Council
The purpose of the council is to promote “best practices” in policing. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas announced the creation of a new council to “promote best practices”…
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