Somali refugees in the United States are now protected until 2024. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas recently announced that the Temporary Protected Status for refugees from Somalia in…
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Impeachment Articles Filed Against DHS Secretary
House Speaker called on Mayorkas to resign in November. Representative Pat Fallon of Texas has filed articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. The articles allege “high…
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DHS Extends Deadline for REAL ID for Travelers
The time to comply has been pushed back two years. The Department of Homeland Security announced that it is extending the deadline for traveling passengers to secure their…
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DHS Issues Terror Advisory Bulletin
Increased concerns over security as new Congress prepares to swear in next month. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a bulletin last week to provide the public…
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Homeland Security Takes Air Marshals Off Flights
Marshals are resistant to leaving their posts at the height of Christmas travel. As President Biden’s administration plans to end enforcement of the pandemic-era Title 42, officials expect…
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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…
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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…
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Court Declares DACA Program Illegal
Fifth Circuit sends the case back to district court. A three judge panel of the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals said the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals…
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…
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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…
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