Determined to “eradicate this evil from our cities, suburbs, rural areas and tribal lands.” This week, corresponding with the announcement of the opening of DHS’ Center for Countering…
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DHS Opens Center for Countering Human Trafficking
Investigation unit supports law enforcement to uncover those trapped in forced, exploitive labor. On Tuesday, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Chad Wolf announced the opening…
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America’s Borders to Remain Closed
Non-essential travel restricted until November 21. The Department of Homeland Security said Monday the United States’ land borders between Canada and Mexico will remain closed to all non-essential…
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President’s Administration Announces New Rule on Skilled Foreign Labor
Curbing visas for workers in the tech industry aims to protect American jobs. President Trump’s Administration announced a rule from the U.S. Department of Labor and Department of…
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President Trump Lowers 2021 Refugee Cap
Accepted asylum seekers set at record low of 15,000. Late Wednesday, the State Department, Homeland Security, and Health and Human Services submitted the President’s Report to Congress on…
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Disinformation About Election Being Spread Across U.S.
The FBI and CSIA are watching for cyberattacks on election infrastructure. The Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) together with the FBI warned on…
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DHS Investigating Whistleblower Claims
Nurse alleges crimes against humanity at ICE facility. Earlier this week, a nurse identified as Dawn Wooten released allegations that an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility…
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FEMA Provides Grants to States
23 states are already approved for Lost Wage assistance. Under the Stafford Act, President Trump has authorized the Federal Emergency Management Agency to expend up to $44 billion…
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Work Permits Tougher for Asylum Seekers
New rule requires one year wait time. Under a new rule, it will now be more difficult for asylum-seeking migrants to obtain work permits in the U.S. The…
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U.S.-Canada Border to Remain Closed
Measures will last at least another month. Canada’s Public Safety Minister Bill Blair announced late last week that their border with the U.S. will remain closed to non-essential…
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